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Oral cavity and oropharynx cancer: Difference between revisions

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== Management ==
== Management ==
=== Oral cavity cancer ===
Management includes surgical removal, sometimes with adjuvant radiotherapy. Postoperative radiotherapy or radiochemotherapy is indicated if high-risk features are present
Management includes surgical removal, sometimes with adjuvant radiotherapy. Postoperative radiotherapy or radiochemotherapy is indicated if high-risk features are present


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Before radiotherapy of the oral cavity, dental care is essential. Dental infections can act as a source of inflammation after radiotherapy.
Before radiotherapy of the oral cavity, dental care is essential. Dental infections can act as a source of inflammation after radiotherapy.
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=== Oropharyngeal cancer ===
Oropharyngeal cancer is moderately radiosensitive. For this reason, radiochemotherapy is the preferred modality, but surgery is an option.
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