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Oral Cancer: Diagnosis & Management
Presented India by Dr. Avinash ChaitanyaViews
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Case Description
The squamous cells in your mouth cavity are where oral cancer begins. Following behaviors are present in approximately 75% of those who acquire mouth cancer. Use tobacco products that are smokeless, including chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, or water pipes (hookah or shush), smoke cigarettes, cigars,...
Case Summary
- Oral cancer is prevalent in India, often linked to tobacco use. The age of onset is decreasing, with cases seen in individuals as young as 30. Risk factors include smoking, tobacco chewing, and alcohol consumption. Interestingly, some female patients develop oral cancer without these habits, and tongue cancer is more common than buccal mucosa cancer in these cases.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Avinash Chaitanya
Alumni- ESI Model HospitalDr. Avinash Chaitanya is a Consultant Head and Neck Onco Surgeon associated with CARE Hospitals.
He specializes in the surgical management of head and neck cancers, including oral cavity, thyroid, laryngeal, and salivary gland malignancies.
He is experienced in performing complex oncologic resections and reconstructive procedures aimed at improving both survival and functional outcomes.
He is actively involved in multidisciplinary cancer care, working closely with oncology teams to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.
Through his clinical expertise, he contributes to advancing head and neck oncology care with a focus on precision and patient-centered outcomes.
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