Stage III oral cavity cancer is characterized by larger tumors or lymph node involvement, often diagnosed through physical ...

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 ...

Oral cancer is a common cancer that affects the head and neck region. Around 50% of oral cancer patients do not survive for more than five years even after treatment as many patients seek medical help ...

Prior to his diagnosis, Snowden had what appeared to be an ulcer on the side of his tongue that was causing some discomfort. He had his wisdom teeth removed just a few months before the spot came up ...

Doctors use stages to describe the growth and spread of cancers. Stage 4, or IV, oral cancer means cancer has spread to a nearby lymph node or another part of the body. Cancers happen when cells start ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Oral cancer often shows up as a sore or pain in the mouth that won't ...

Oral cavity metastasis, though rare, represents a significant diagnostic challenge and an important indicator of systemic malignancy progression. These metastases often originate from primary tumours ...

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 ...

A patient with head and neck cancer received the first 3D-printed titanium lower jaw in a successful operation, according to an August 4 press release from the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NCI). The ...

The type of cancer stem cells, rather than the number, is a better predictor of the survival of patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancer, according to a new study in ...

For the first time, scientists have identified 27 bacteria and fungi living in our mouths that are implicated in the development of pancreatic cancer. Collectively, housing all of the bad microbes ...