- Surgery (wide local incision, which may include removing part of the jaw bone and a skin graft)

- Radiation therapy alone or after surgery

oral cancer this year.

A person dies from oral cancer every hour of every day

Local = 93%

Regional = 48%

Distant = 52%

- Tongue: (5-year relative survival rate)

Local = 78%

Regional = 63%

Distant = 36%

- Floor of the Mouth: (5-year relative survival rate)

Local = 75%

Regional = 38%

Distant = 20%

Stage 1: The tumor is only two centimeters or smaller.

Stage 2: The tumor is only two to four centimeters across.

Stage 3: It means one of the following; the tumor is larger than four centimeters, or the tumor is any size and cancer cells are present in one lymph node, which is located on the same side of the head or neck as the primary tumor and is smaller than 3 cm across

Stage 4: It means one of the following; tumor is any size and is growing into nearby structures, cells are present in one lymph node, located on the same side of the head or neck as the primary tumor and measuring 3–6 cm across, cells are present in one lymph node on the opposite side of the head or neck and measuring less than 6 cm across, cells are present in 2 or more lymph nodes, all smaller than 6 cm across and located on either side of the head or neck

Oropharyngeal Tumors- Infects the oropharynx.

Gingivitis- Damages the gums and teeth.

Oropharyngeal Cancer is thought to be caused by too much use of alcohol or tobacco.

Gingivitis is caused by bad oral hygiene.