Oral cancer

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Oral cancer

Asked for Male, 50 Years

I'v been chewing tobacco for past 10 years. I got an ulcer inside my mouth in jan 2017. Biopsy was taken which reported negative. I have poor mouth opening. I took MRI and PET scans .And again a biopsy which reported positive. Doc i consulted ,suggested for Chemotherapy and other doc said radiology. I dont know which treatment to follow now.

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Dr. Nitin Singhal Surgical Oncologist 18 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nitin Singhal

Surgical Oncologist 18 yrs exp Ahmedabad

I need to see your reports to decide treatment as it will depend on site extent and stage of the disease.As for most of the oral cancers surgery would play a major role so advise for upfront radiation needs to be checked why it has been offered.

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