Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer screening Treatment in Sangamner
Mouth cancer is also known as oral cancer refers to cancer that affects the mouth and other parts of the body. If increases, it tends to spread in the other parts of the body thus leading to cancerous growth in the body. Dr. Kumudini Ghule at Nityaseva Dental clinic, Sangamner is one of the leading mouth cancer screening specialists in Sangamner with professional experts on board they treat cancer using various ways, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, etc.
Cancer of the mouth often begins as a small ulcer or lump on the tongue, cheek, or gums. Historically at least 75% of those diagnosed are tobacco users. Those who both smoke and drink, have a 15 times greater risk of developing oral cancer than others. Chronic irritation from a sharp tooth is also known to initiate these changes.
Signs & Symptoms
- Persistent mouth sore
- Pain: Persistent mouth pain is another common oral cancer sign
- A lump or thickening in the cheek
- A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth
- A sore throat or feeling that something is caught in the throat that does not go away
- Difficulty swallowing or chewing
- Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue
- Loosening of the teeth
- Pain in the teeth or jaw
- Voice changes
- A lump in the neck
- Weight loss
- Persistent bad breath
Diagnosis
Once the presence of cancer is confirmed, the stage (extent) of the disease needs to be assessed to plan the best treatment. There are different diagnosis method
- Physical examination
- Endoscopy
- Biopsy
- Oral brush biopsy
- X-ray
- Barium Swallow
- Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasound
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Oral Cancer Treatment in Sangamner
The choice of treatment depends mainly on general health, wherein the mouth cancer began, the size of the tumor, and whether cancer has spread. Treatment of oral cancers is ideally a multidisciplinary approach involving the efforts of surgeons, radiation oncologists, chemotherapy oncologists, dental practitioners, nutritionists, and rehabilitation and restorative specialists.
Surgery
Surgery is the removal of the tumor and some surrounding healthy tissue, known as a margin, during an operation. Sometimes surgery is followed by radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Depending on the location, stage, and pathology of cancer, some people may need more than one operation to remove cancer and to help restore the appearance and function of the affected tissues.
The most common surgical procedures for the removal of oral and or pharyngeal cancer include Primary tumor surgery: The tumor and a margin of healthy tissue are removed to decrease the chance that any cancerous cells will be left behind. The tumor can be removed through the mouth or through an incision in the neck. A mandibulotomy, in which the jawbone is split to access the tumor, may also be required.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy x-rays or other particles to destroy cancer cells. External-beam radiation therapy is the most common type of radiation treatment for oral and oropharyngeal cancer. During external-beam radiation therapy, a radiation beam produced by a machine outside the body is aimed at the tumor. This is generally done as an outpatient procedure.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells, usually by stopping the cancer cells’ ability to grow and divide.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy also called biologic therapy, is designed to boost the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses materials made either by the body or in a laboratory to improve, target, or restore immune system function.
Targeted therapy
Targeted therapy is a treatment that targets cancer’s specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment that contributes to cancer growth and survival. This type of treatment blocks the growth and spread of cancer cells while limiting damage to healthy cells.
Get in touch
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