The Cancer Infomation Network

Treatment of Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer - Treatment information on cancer of oral cavity for healthcare professionals from the National Cancer Institute.

Treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancer - Treatment information on cancer of oropharynx for healthcare professionals from the National Cancer Institute.

Clinical Research Protocols for Treatment of Oral Carcinomas - American College of Surgeons site offers comprehensive info on cancer and its surgical treatments.

Treatment Options by Stages - The most important prognostic factor for oral cavity and oral pharyngeal cancer is the stage of the disease. Treatment is dependent on the stage of the diseases.

What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery? - From American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

What Happens After Treatment? - Information on speech and swallowing therapy, follow-up tests, chemoprevention, and new symptom watch after the treatment of oral and oral pharyngeal cancer.

Radiation Treatment and Your Mouth - Radiation is commonly used in treatment of head and neck cancers. Radiotherapy has significant impact on the normal tissue in the oral cavity and pharynx.

Radiation Treatment for Oropharyngeal Cancer (news release) - Remission after radiotherapy strong Indicator of oropharyngeal cancer outcome.

Diagnosis

Can Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Be Found Early? - Early diagnosis is critical for most types of cancer. Many cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx can be found early during self-examination or routine physical examinations by a doctor or dentist.

Possible Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer - It is important to find oral cancer early. The survival rate is dramatically higher for patients with early stage oral cancer.

Oral Cancer Self Examination - It is important to learn how to examine yourself for signs of oral cancer and to have regular check-ups in order to increase the chances of discovering the condition in the early stages before it progresses.

How is Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosed - Many cancers of the oral cavity and oropharynx can be found early during self-examination or routine physical examinations by a doctor or dentist.

Mouth Care - Self-care flowcharts for commonly seen mouth problems (include pre-cancerous diseases) from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Other

One Tongue Cancer Survivor's Story - The story of Katherine Lauth, who was diagnosed with Stage III tongue cancer when she was 29 years old.

The Oral Cancer Foundation - The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support.

Oral Health and Quality of Life

Cancer Survivors On Line - provides cancer information, resources, and support to patients, families, friends, and medical professionals.