Diagnosis and treatment of cancer of the mouth.
Oral cancer, which includes the lips, buccal mucosa, hard palate and the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, is particularly difficult for patients to cope with, as the cancer and its treatment are highly visible. This article covers the aetiology, classification and treatment of these cancers and presents a case study which highlights the care needed.
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Royal Marsden Hospital, London.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing