Oral Cancer Encyclopedia

Table of Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Symptoms
  3. Diagnosis
  4. Treatments
  5. Causes
  6. Getting Help
  7. Related Information
  8. Living With

Oral Cancer

Almost all oral cancers begin in the flat cells (squamous cells) that cover the surfaces of the mouth, tongue, and lips. These cancers are called

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Oral Cancer Medications
Erbitux
Oral Cancer News
Partners of Oral Cancer Patients Can Sigh
Throat cancer patient partners did not have more HPV oral infections
More Advanced Cancer in Medicaid Patients
Head and neck cancers diagnosed later and more fatal in Medicaid population
Better to Toss the Tonsils First
Tonsillar carcinoma survival longer with surgery prior to radiation therapy
An Oral Argument About Cancer Screening
Oral cancer screenings not currently recommended for asymptomatic patients
Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies of Cancer
Roger Ebert died following long battle with thyroid and head and neck cancer
HPV: Helping Instead of Hurting
Oral cancer survival benefit seen in black patients with HPV
Combination Therapy Doesn’t Unlock Progress
Erlotinib added no benefit to head and neck cancers treated with standard therapy
Which Hospitals are Better for Cancer Care?
Head and neck cancer patient outcomes better when treated at high volume and NCI designated hospitals
Esophageal Cancer Facts That Defy Logic
Esophageal cancer patients with multiple primary cancers live longer than patients without MPC
Oral Cancer Latest Videos
The End Result of Alcoholism
Many people are able to responsibly use alcohol. However, repeated alcohol abuse or a diagnosis of alcoholism can both lead to severe consequences. Here, we'll look at what addiction can mean to your body--from cirrhosis to cancer.
Smoking, Chewing Tobacco & Your Teeth
Think smoking's sexy? Well, think again. A cigarette smokers' mouth is a haven for plaque build-up, bone loss and oral cancer. But it's what is not visible that's seriously wreaking havoc on a smoker's teeth.
Smoking, Chewing Tobacco & Your Gums
You know that smoking can do a number on your teeth - but did you know it also puts your gums at risk? Turns out that smokers are five times more likely to develop gum or periodontal disease than non-smokers.
Teeth X-rays & Cancer Screenings: How Often is Best?
Spotting something early can mean preventing possible oral surgery or even tooth loss later. That's where dental x-rays and cancer screenings come in. Watch this to find out what you need to know when undergoing both.