From your first decision to your final treatment session, experience care that considers your physical comfort, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and ongoing oncology plan.
A diagnosis of oral cancer can bring many questions. Oral cancer develops in the lips or tissues of the mouth, including the tongue, gums, inner cheeks, floor of the mouth and hard palate. Most begin in squamous cells and are called squamous cell carcinomas.
Signs include a mouth ulcer that does not heal, persistent red or white patches, a lump, unexplained bleeding, numbness or difficulty chewing and swallowing. Some cases are found during a routine dental examination.
Oral cancer is often more treatable when detected early. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy or other treatments, depending on the tumour’s location, size, stage and lymph node involvement.
Understanding your diagnosis and treatment plan can help you feel prepared for next steps.
Your oncologist may have discussed surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy with you. It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed, particularly when treatment may affect eating, swallowing, speech or appearance.
Surgery is a common treatment for oral cancer and may involve removing the tumour with a margin of surrounding tissue. If the cancer involves the jaw or has spread to lymph nodes, part of the bone or lymph nodes in the neck may also need to be removed. Reconstructive surgery may be recommended after larger operations.
Radiation therapy may be used as the main treatment in selected cases or after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning. A dental assessment is important before radiation begins because treatment to the head and neck can affect the teeth, gums, salivary glands and oral tissues.
Chemotherapy may be given with radiation therapy or after surgery in patients with higher-risk disease. The medicines used and their timing depend on the stage, pathology, surgical findings and overall treatment plan.
Immunotherapy may be considered for certain oral squamous cell cancers that have returned or spread to other parts of the body. Biomarker testing may help the oncology team determine whether a particular immunotherapy is suitable.
Oral cancer treatment may affect chewing, swallowing, speech, dental health, nutrition and appearance. Care may therefore involve a head and neck surgeon, radiation oncologist, dentist, dietitian, speech and swallowing therapist, rehabilitation specialist and reconstructive surgeon.
Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) is positioned as supportive integrative care used alongside the treatment prescribed by your oncologist, not instead of it.
The supportive plan may consider concerns such as appetite, nutrition, fatigue, oral discomfort, emotional wellbeing and the practical difficulties that can arise during oral cancer treatment.
Because herbal products and dietary supplements can interact with chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other anticancer medicines, every product must be reviewed with the treating oncologist, oncology pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional before it is started.
Support may begin before surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, with attention to your current nutrition, oral health, symptoms, medicines and overall treatment plan. Patients preparing for head and neck radiation should also complete any dental evaluation recommended by their oncology team before treatment begins.
Not every oral cancer is identical. The pathology and exact site help determine treatment.
Less common cancers may arise from other oral tissues.
Here’s exactly what happens from your first conversation with us to ongoing support during treatment.
We discuss your diagnosis, biopsy report, scans, symptoms and current or planned oncology treatment.
The team reviews the location and stage of the cancer, planned surgery or radiation, current medicines, nutrition, oral symptoms and any existing complementary products.
The supportive plan is developed around the conventional treatment you are already receiving or preparing to begin.
All herbal products, supplements and supportive practices should be disclosed to the treating oncologist so that potential interactions or contraindications can be reviewed.
The plan is reviewed as treatment progresses and may be adjusted according to symptoms, appetite, oral comfort, medical updates and changes made by the oncology team.
You receive one point of contact for appointments, follow-up discussions and communication related to your supportive-care plan.
Meet Dr. Tarang Krishna, MD - Cancer Healer Center
Dr. Tarang Krishna has spent over two decades developing and refining Cancer Healer Therapy, working with a multidisciplinary team across 30+ centres in India.
His work has been recognised for innovative cancer care and brings a coordinated, supportive approach to every patient journey.
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No. Oral cancer begins in areas such as the lips, front portion of the tongue, gums, inner cheeks, floor of the mouth and hard palate. Oropharyngeal cancer begins farther back, including the tonsils, soft palate and base of the tongue. They have different staging considerations and risk-factor patterns.
