Oral cancer natural history

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Oral cancer from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Staging
History and Symptoms
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Complications

• Postoperative disfigurement of the face, head and neck
• Complications of radiation therapy, including dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
• Other metastasis (spread) of the cancer

Prognosis

Survival rates for oral cancer depend on the precise site, and the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. Overall, survival is around 50% at five years when all stages of initial diagnosis are considered. Survival rates for stage 1 cancers are 90%, hence the emphasis on early detection to increase survival outcome for patients.

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 complications and prognosis