Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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What is the definition of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common mouth cancer (95%). Oral squamous cell carcinoma can develop in any part of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, roof of mouth, and floor of mouth. Oral squamous cell carcinoma can spread (metastasize) to other areas of the head and neck.
What are the symptoms of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Symptoms of oral squamous cell carcinoma may include a sore on the lip or mouth that does not heal, a sore that bleeds, a white or reddened patch inside the mouth, loose teeth, a lump or other growth in the mouth, neck lump, mouth and ear pain, a change in speech, and difficulty swallowing.
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What are the current treatments for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma depends on the affected area and stage of the mouth cancer and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted drug therapy (cetuximab), immunotherapy, reconstructive surgery, dental implants, and speech and occupational rehabilitation. Individuals with oral squamous cell carcinoma should quit smoking or other tobacco products and drinking alcohol. After treatment, individuals who have had oral squamous cell carcinoma will need regular follow-up to check for cancer recurrence.
Who are the top Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Radiation Oncology
Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Radiation Oncology
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Appalachian Radiation Oncology Associates PC

400 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Kyle Colvett is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Colvett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Colvett is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

Avera Medical Group ENT — Head & Neck Surgery — Plaza 1

1417 S Cliff Ave Plaza 1, Suite 300, 
Sioux Falls, SD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Dr. Mark Jameson is an otolaryngologist at Avera Medical Group Ear Nose & Throat in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Jameson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jameson is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

Avera Medical Group ENT — Head & Neck Surgery — Plaza 1

1417 S Cliff Ave Plaza 1, Suite 300, 
Sioux Falls, SD 
Languages Spoken:
English

Dr. W. Chad Spanos is an otolaryngologist at Avera Medical Group ENT - Head &Neck Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Spanos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Laryngeal Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Spanos is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

What are the latest Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trials?
A Randomized,Multicenter,Prospectie,Controlled Clinical Study on Tumor Budding Guiding Individualized Surgical Planning of Early-stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether cervical lymph node dissection is necessarily performed in the presence of early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma.

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Sintilimab Plus Chemotherapy as Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Treatment for Locally Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter, Open-label, Randomized, Phase III Clinical Study

Summary: This is a multicenter, open-label, randomized phase III clinical trial evaluating perioperative treatment with sintilimab combined with chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. Despite standard treatment with surgery followed by postoperative radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy, patients with locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma remain at high risk of rec...

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