Oral Cancer Center
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Cancer of the oral cavity (mouth) and the pharynx (the throat) are often discussed together. In this section, we will focus on the oral cavity. Click here to learn more about pharyngeal cancer, or cancer of the throat.
At CTCA hospitals, we use many tools to help you fight oral cancer on all fronts. A powerful combination of traditional and new, innovative therapies are provided by cancer experts who work with you to determine the appropriate combination of therapies. Your treatment plan for oral cancer may include:
- Surgery is often used to treat oral cancer. There are several types of surgical procedures that may be performed for oral cancer. Some involve removing the cancer and others involve improving function. Surgery may help prevent future complications, such as blockage or bleeding.
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) for the most advanced form of conformal radiotherapy. IMRT employs a powerful, advanced computer program that helps us to plan a precise dose of radiation in three dimensions, based on individual tumor size, shape and location. Remarkably, it allows for higher radiation doses than traditional radiotherapy methods, while sparing more of the surrounding healthy tissue.
- Metronomic chemotherapy divides a powerful dose of chemotherapy drugs into smaller doses, given over several days. This approach exposes cancer cells to the drugs for a longer period of time, while also seeking to reduce the unpleasant side effects often experienced with larger doses.
In addition to the therapies described above, CTCA enriches your oral cancer treatment with complementary/alternative therapies, such as naturopathic medicine, nutrition therapy, mind-body medicine, image enhancement, and spiritual support. CTCA is with you every step of the way in what truly is the fight of your life.
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