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Mouth cancer is known as oral cancer a type of head and neck cancer that begins on the lips or in the mouth. It is most closely linked to tobacco and alcohol use. Mouth cancer is also known as oral cavity cancer. (The term oral cancer refers to a broader range of cancers that includes those starting in the salivary glands and throat, as well as the mouth). Now, there are many oral cancer expert doctors available in Newtown who are providing mouth cancer treatment or oral cancer treatment in Newtown, Patuli, Garia, Tollygunge, Behela, Jadavpur, Mukundpur, Dumdum.
Mouth cancer is most often diagnosed after your dentist notices symptoms during a routine exam. Signs of cancer in the oral cavity include:
If the disease is diagnosed early, surgery performed by an expert in head and neck cancer is usually the main treatment. The prognosis is often very good. Treatment for mouth cancer may also include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of the two.
Dr. Abhik Pyne places a strong emphasis on removing the cancer completely while preserving the quality of life. His main motto is to provide the patients with the best options for the control of the disease , while being highly attentive to the patients ability to eat, speak and swallow.
Cancer of the mouth can begin anywhere in the oral cavity, including the lips, floor of mouth, tongue, inner cheeks, hard palate (roof of the mouth), and the gums.
Mouth cancer can begin anywhere in the oral cavity. The oral cavity is another name for the mouth. It include
The most common areas in the mouth where cancer develops are the tongue, the lips, and the floor of the mouth.
Radiation therapy is another important treatment for mouth cancer. Dr. Abhik Pyne and team often recommends radiation and chemotherapy in combination (called chemoradiation). They boost the effectiveness of treatment and achieve better outcomes when used together.
These can include one or more of the following:
Before you begin treatment, our care team will need to diagnose which type of mouth cancer you have. This is a key first step in developing the best treatment plan for you.
It starts with a complete medical history. Our team will want to know about any risk factors you may have, including your history of tobacco use and alcohol consumption.
If you have an ulcer or other possible signs of cancer, doctor will ask you questions, such as when it developed and whether it has changed in size or appearance.
An oral tissue biopsy is the first step in diagnosing mouth cancer. During the biopsy, your surgeon removes a small amount of abnormal tissue from the area where mouth cancer is suspected. The tissue sample is then sent to a pathologist, who examines it under a microscope and works with the other members of your care team to make a diagnosis.
If surgery is part of your treatment, your pathologist will examine a sample of the tumor your surgeon removed to confirm the diagnosis.
As part of making a diagnosis, a radiologist will take special x-rays of your mouth, such as CT scans, MRIs, or Pet CT
These imaging tests provide more details about the tissue. If cancer is found, the scans can show how deep the cancer is and if it has spread.
At some point, our doctor will tell you what stage of mouth cancer you have. Put simply, the stage describes how widespread or advanced the cancer is. Determining the stage of oral cancer helps doctors explain the extent of the cancer to you. It also helps them determine how to move forward with treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.
These are the basic stages of mouth (oral) cancer:
Stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ, and this is the very beginning of the scale. It describes abnormal cells in the lining of the lips or oral cavity, which have the potential to become cancer.
Stage I describes a very early stage of cancer. The tumor is not more than 2 centimeters, and the cancer has not reached the lymph nodes.
Stage II describes a tumor that is larger than 2 centimeters but not more than 4 centimeters. Stage II cancer has not reached the lymph nodes.
Stage III mouth cancer describes cancer that either is larger than 4 centimeters or has spread to a lymph node in the neck.
Stage IV is the most advanced stage of mouth cancer. It may be any size, but it has spread to:
Stage III and stage IV cancers are more likely to recur than earlier-stage cancers.
There are several ways to treat mouth (oral) cancer, depending on the location and stage, including:
If you have mouth cancer, your doctors will discuss your treatment options with you. To make an informed choice, ask about the pros and cons of each option. You’ll want to know about potential changes in your appearance, speech, or ability to swallow.
Surgery is the main treatment for most people with mouth cancer. Experienced mouth cancer doctors plays a vital role for mouth cancer surgery. Many oral cancer specialist doctors in Newtown have sufficent knowledge and experience in mouth cancer surgery. Usually these tumors can be removed through the opening of the oral cavity, but some may require a more extensive approach. Which surgery is right for you depends on such factors as the size, stage, and location of your tumor.
Dr Abhik Pyne place a strong emphasis on removing the cancer completely while preserving your quality of life and achieving this delicate balance is our goal. It allows us to provide you with the best option for control of the disease while being highly attentive to your ability to speak, eat, and swallow
Here you can find an in-depth overview about the different types of surgeries used to treat mouth cancer.
Radiation therapy for mouth cancer involves sending high-energy beams of particles (usually photons or protons) through the skin toward the tumor. When the beams reach the tumor, they destroy the cancer cells by damaging their DNA. Radiation therapy is known for its particular effectiveness against head and neck tumors, including cancers of the mouth.
Radiation therapy can be used in one of several ways for mouth cancers. It may be recommended after surgery to prevent the cancer’s regrowth. Radiation may also be used as the sole treatment if the tumor cannot be removed surgically or if the tumor regrows after surgery.
Many people with mouth cancer experience problems with their speech, swallowing, or voice as a result of the cancer and its treatment.
Our speech and swallowing therapists are experts in helping people with mouth cancer recover from the cancer and its treatments. They are there for you before, during, and after your treatment to help address any problems.
Mouth cancer and its treatment can affect your teeth and other structures of your mouth. Our dentist and maxillofacial prosthodontists work closely with the other members of your care team to perform dental procedures and create prosthetics you may need during and after your care.