What are the treatment options for mouth cancer?
Treatment options which may be considered include radiotherapy, surgery, and chemotherapy. The treatment advised for each case usually depends on various factors such as the exact site and extent of the cancer, and your general health. You should have a full discussion with a specialist who knows your case. They will be able to give the pros and cons, likely success rate, possible side-effects, and other details about the possible treatment options for your type of cancer. You should also discuss with your specialist the aims of treatment. For example: • In many cases, treatment aims to cure the cancer. There is a good chance of a cure if it is treated in the early stages. Many cases are diagnosed at an early stage. This is because early mouth cancers are more easily detected than cancers deeper inside the body. (Doctors tend to use the word ‘remission’ rather than the word ‘cured’. Remission means there is no evidence of cancer following treatment. If you are ‘in remission’, you may b
