A new robotic surgical procedure offers patients with oral and head and neck cancers a less invasive treatment option that preserves speech and the ability to eat, while possibly helping them avoid ...

Oral mucosa cancer starts in the mucosa, which is the lining of the mouth. Tobacco use is the biggest risk factor, but alcohol consumption and HPV infection can also increase the risk. The main ...

Doctors classify oral cancer using stages 0–4, with higher numbers meaning more advanced disease. Treatments and outlooks can vary considerably in the later stages. Doctors determine the stage of oral ...

Our goal is to optimize oral health through excellent care performed by a highly experienced patient care team. Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a surgical specialty that includes the diagnosis and ...

Immunotherapy involves taking medications that stimulate your immune system to destroy cancer cells. It can sometimes treat oral cancer that can’t be removed surgically or has returned. The American ...

Oral cancer is any malignant growth or tumor that occurs in the mouth, lips, or throat. The most common types include squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and verrucous carcinoma ...

Stage 2 oral cavity cancer involves tumors larger than 2 cm but not exceeding 4 cm, without lymph node or distant spread. Diagnosis includes physical exams, biopsies, imaging tests, and endoscopy to ...

Gum (gingival) cancer is a rare type of oral cancer. Gingival cancer grows in the thin skin layer protecting your teeth. The skin layer is also called your gingiva. It covers your upper and lower jaws ...

In India, oral cancer is one of the most prevalent yet preventable types of cancer, and the key to reducing its burden is to ...