The newest edition of staging guidelines uses depth of invasion to make a real difference in patient care.
New Clinical Trial: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy as Management Option for Oral Cancer
A new clinical trial aims to find out if sentinel lymph node biopsy or elective neck dissection is the best management option for early-stage oral cancer.
What Additional Treatment Is Indicated for Oral Cavity Cancer with Isolated Perineural Invasion?
Perineural invasion has been validated an important pathologic diagnosis in OCSCC that should be carefully examined because it significantly contributes to prognosis and oncologic management.
Similar Genetic Signature Associated with More Aggressive Oral Cancer found in Humans and Mice
Predicting the aggressiveness of oral cancers in humans could help tailor appropriate treatment and optimize outcomes, similar to the current approach to other cancer types such as breast cancer. However, […]
Exploring Links Between Smoking, Diet, and Oral Cancer Risk: What Should Be Message to Patients?
According to the American Cancer Society, smokers are six times more likely than nonsmokers to develop oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.