Oral cancer natural history

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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## Contents

* 1 Overview
* 2 Natural history
* 3 Complications
* 4 Prognosis
* 5 References

## Overview

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## Natural history

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## Complications

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* Postoperative disfigurement of the face, head and neck
* Complications of radiation therapy, including dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
* Other metastasis (spread) of the cancer

## Prognosis

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Survival rates for oral cancer depend on the precise site, and the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. Overall, survival is around 50% at five years when all stages of initial diagnosis are considered. Survival rates for stage 1 cancers are 90%, hence the emphasis on early detection to increase survival outcome for patients.

## References

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complications and prognosis