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Dr. Jayesh R. Shah
Dr. Jayesh R. Shah
Surgical Oncologist
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Cancer Care

Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is the most common cancer in India, with men affected far more than women due to widespread tobacco use. Of the approximately 7,00,000 new cancer cases diagnosed annually in India, a substantial portion is tobacco-related — primarily oral cancers caused by gutkha, tobacco quid, mava, pan with tobacco, snuff and misri.

At Anand Cancer Hospital in Surat, our team led by Dr. Jayesh R. Shah — a Surgical Oncologist with over 35 years of experience — specialises in head and neck cancer surgery, including treatment of the tongue, buccal mucosa, gingiva, hard and soft palate, and bucco-pharyngeal regions.

Oral Cancer at Anand Cancer Hospital, Surat
Dr. Jayesh R. Shah — Surgical Oncologist 35+ Years of Experience 110-Bed ISO-Certified Hospital Surat, Gujarat

Overview

  • Oral cancer is the most common cancer in India.
  • Males are more affected than females because of lifestyle.
  • There are about 7,00,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed every year in India — a large portion are tobacco related.
  • Oral cancer in India is primarily caused by tobacco consumption — in the form of Gutkha, tobacco Quid and Mava, betel leaf with tobacco (Pan), snuff, misri, and similar products.
  • Smoking is equally dangerous.

Warning Signs

  • Persistent white or red patches in the oral cavity (usually painless).
  • Any persistent lump or swelling.

Risk Factors

  • Tobacco consumption
  • Alcohol intake
Tobacco
Tobacco
Pan masala
Pan masala
Oral lesions
Oral lesions

Precancerous Lesions

There are three most common precancerous lesions seen in the mouth:

  • Oral Leucoplakia
  • Oral Erythroplakia
  • Oral sub-mucous fibrosis
Oral Leucoplakia
Oral Leucoplakia
Oral Erythroplakia
Oral Erythroplakia
Oral sub-mucous fibrosis
Oral sub-mucous fibrosis

Diagnosis

  • Biopsy — for the confirmation of the lesion, biopsy followed by CT scan.

Most common sites of oral cancer

  • Tongue and the floor of the mouth (most common site)
  • Buccal vestibule
  • Buccal mucosa
  • Gingiva
  • Hard and soft palate (rarely)
  • Bucco-pharyngeal mucosa (common in smokers)

Treatment

  • Treatment is surgery and, in advanced cases, surgery followed by radiation therapy is performed.
  • Chemotherapy.

Concerned about Oral Cancer?

Early detection saves lives. Book a consultation with Dr. Jayesh R. Shah and our oncology team for a personalised evaluation and treatment plan.

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