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Head and neck cancers may affect the mouth, tongue, cheek, gums, jaw, throat, voice box, salivary glands and lymph nodes of the neck.
These cancers require careful treatment planning because surgery can influence speech, swallowing, chewing, appearance and quality of life.
The type of surgery depends on tumour location, size, stage, lymph-node involvement and whether nearby structures are affected.
Persistent changes in the mouth, throat or neck need timely medical evaluation.
A mouth ulcer that persists, enlarges or bleeds.
Persistent discoloured patches inside the mouth.
Pain or progressive difficulty while swallowing.
Persistent hoarseness or change in voice.
A persistent or enlarging swelling in the neck.
Unexplained dental loosening, jaw pain or restricted mouth opening.
Oral cancer surgery may involve removal of the tumour with an appropriate margin. Depending on the site and stage, surgery may also involve nearby lymph nodes or a portion of the jaw.
The aim is to achieve safe cancer clearance while preserving speech, swallowing, chewing and appearance as much as medically possible.
Careful planning that considers both cancer control and long-term function.
Review biopsy, imaging, tumour site and neck lymph nodes.
Decide tumour removal, neck surgery and reconstructive needs.
Plan chemotherapy or radiation when required.
Support speech, swallowing, nutrition and long-term surveillance.
Cancers of the mouth, tongue and throat can spread to lymph nodes in the neck. Neck dissection may be required to remove affected or high-risk lymph nodes.
The extent of neck surgery depends on tumour type, stage, imaging and clinical examination.
Many mouth and throat symptoms are non-cancerous. However, ulcers, patches, bleeding, swallowing difficulty, voice change or a neck lump that persist should be examined without delay.
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No. Many mouth ulcers are non-cancerous, but an ulcer that persists, enlarges, bleeds or is associated with a lump should be evaluated.
Surgery is commonly used for operable oral cancer, but treatment depends on tumour location, stage and patient condition.
The effect depends on tumour location and extent of surgery. Treatment is planned to preserve function where possible, and rehabilitation may be recommended.
Neck lymph nodes may contain or be at risk of containing cancer cells. Removing selected nodes helps control the disease and determine its stage.
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