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Rehabilitation is a very important part of treatment for patients with oral cancer. The goals of rehabilitation depend on the extent of the disease and the treatment a patient has received. The health care team makes every effort to help the patient return to normal activities as soon as possible. Rehabilitation may include dietary counseling, [...]

Treatment for oral cancer depends on a number of factors. Among these are the location, size, type, and extent of the tumor and the stage of the disease. The patient’s age and general health are also considered. Treatment involves surgery, radiation therapy, or, in many cases, a combination of the two. Some patients receive chemotherapy, [...]

It is hard to limit the effects of therapy so that only cancer cells are removed or destroyed. Because healthy cells and tissues can also be damaged, treatment often causes unpleasant side effects.
The side effects of cancer treatment vary. They depend mainly on the type and extent of the treatment and the specific area being [...]

Oral cancer usually occurs in people over the age of 40 but can develop at any age. These are some warning signs to watch for:
* A sore in the mouth that does not heal;
* A lump or thickening in the cheek;
* A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth;
* [...]

Scientists at hospitals and medical centers all across the country are studying this disease to learn more about what causes it and how to prevent it. It is established that no one can “catch” cancer from another person: it is not contagious. Two known causes of oral cancer are tobacco and alcohol use.
 
 Tobacco use; smoking [...]