Treatment Options for Oral Cancer

Treatment depends on stage, depth, spread, and pathology.

Surgery

Often the first-line treatment. May include:

Tumor removal
Partial jaw removal
Neck dissection
Reconstruction grafts

Radiation Therapy

Used to destroy remaining cancer cells or reduce recurrence risk.

Side Effects:

Dry mouth
Mouth sores
Taste loss
Skin burns
Fatigue

Chemotherapy

Sometimes combined with radiation for advanced cases.