If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to ...

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 ...

Radiation therapy for mouth cancer works by using high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. MSK offers precise radiation ...

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 ...

The cell type and location of oral cancer can influence your treatment options and outlook. “Oral cancer” is an umbrella term that includes cancers that develop in your mouth and throat areas. These ...

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 ...

Stage 3 oral cancer is a more developed form of oral cancer, but the disease has not spread to distant sites or organs. Treatment options can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, other ...

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 ...

Incidence trends of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) in the aging population: A SEER based analysis from 2000-2016. Comparison of treatment costs for pembrolizumab versus ...

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 ...

Tamil Nadu's rising oral cancer cases call for urgent awareness, early detection, and effective tobacco cessation strategies to combat the epidemic.