Treatments for Oral cancer
Treatments for Oral cancer
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Oral cancer
includes the following list.
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or change in treatment plans.
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- 0.1% (12,649) of hospital episodes were for malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 89% of hospital consultations for malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx required hospital admission malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 67% of hospital episodes for malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 33% of hospital episodes for malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 16% of hospital admissions for malignant neoplasm of lip, oral cavity and pharynx required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
Treatment involves surgery ,
radiation
therapy , or, in many cases, a combination of the two.
Some patients receive chemotherapy ,
treatment with anticancer drugs.
For most patients, it is important to have a complete
dental exam before cancer treatment begins. Because cancer
treatment may make the mouth sensitive and more easily
infected, doctors often advise patients to have any needed
dental work done before treatment begins. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI)
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
Surgery to remove the tumor in the mouth is the
usual treatment for patients with oral cancer. If there is
evidence that the cancer has spread, the surgeon may also
remove lymph nodes in the neck. If the disease has spread to
muscles and other tissues in the neck, the operation may be
more extensive. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI)
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is the
use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells and stop them
from growing. Like surgery, radiation therapy is local
therapy ; it affects only the cells in the treated
area. The energy may come from a large machine (external
radiation ). It can also come from radioactive
materials placed directly into or near the tumor (internal
radiation ). Radiation therapy is sometimes used
instead of surgery for small tumors in the mouth. Patients
with large tumors may need both surgery and radiation
therapy.
Radiation therapy may be given before or after surgery.
Before surgery, radiation can shrink the tumor so that it can
be removed. Radiation after surgery is used to destroy cancer
cells that may remain.
For external radiation therapy, the patient goes to the
hospital or clinic each day for treatments. Usually, treatment
is given 5 days a week for 5 to 6 weeks. This schedule helps
protect healthy tissues by dividing the total amount of
radiation into small doses.
Implant radiation therapy puts tiny "seeds" containing
radioactive material directly into the tumor or in tissue near
it. Generally, an implant is left in place for several days,
and the patient will stay in the hospital in a private room.
The length of time nurses and other caregivers, as well as
visitors, can spend with the patient will be limited. The
implant is removed before the patient goes home. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI)
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer
cells. Researchers are looking for effective drugs or drug
combinations to treat oral cancer. They are also exploring
ways to combine chemotherapy with other forms of cancer
treatment to help destroy the tumor and prevent the disease
from spreading. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI)
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Oral Lesions:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Orabase® compounded with high-potency topical steroids (e.g., clobetasol) may offer symptomatic relief and increase speed of healing
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“Magic mouthwash” may be used to swish and spit as necessary for relief (these may contain lidocaine, diphenhydramine, antacids, and even liquid tetracycline)
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Aphthous stomatitis: Intralesional triamcinalone injections
are painful but very helpful
–Lesions spontaneously resolve within 2 weeks
- Recurrent herpes stomatitis: Episodic treatment with 1–7 day courses of oral antivirals (e.g., acyclovir) can shorten the duration of the episode and speed healing
–These are efficacious only if started within 24 hours of the onset of the prodrome (often tingling or pain at the site of eruption occurs hours before onset)
–Chronic suppressive therapy with oral antivirals may be indicated if recurrences are frequent
- Bullous diseases: Corticosteroids (topical or oral), cyclosporine, and even thalidomide
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Malignant spinal neoplasms:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Treatment of spinal cord tumors generally includes decompression or radiation. Laminectomy is indicated for primary tumors that produce spinal cord or cauda equina compression; it isn't usually indicated for metastatic tumors. If the tumor is slowly progressive or if it's treated before the cord degenerates from compression, symptoms are likely to disappear, and complete restoration of function is possible. In a patient with metastatic carcinoma or lymphoma who suddenly experiences complete transverse myelitis with spinal shock, functional improvement is unlikely, even with treatment, and his outlook is ominous. If the patient has incomplete paraplegia of rapid onset, emergency surgical decompression may save cord function. Steroid therapy with dexamethasone minimizes cord edema and temporarily relieves symptoms until surgery can be performed. Partial removal of intramedullary gliomas, followed by radiation, may alleviate symptoms for a short time. Metastatic extradural tumors can be controlled with radiation, analgesics and, in the case of hormone-mediated tumors (breast and prostate), appropriate hormone therapy. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may control radicular pain from spinal cord tumors and is a useful alternative to opioid analgesics. In TENS, an electrical charge is applied to the skin to stimulate large-diameter nerve fibers and thereby inhibit transmission of pain impulses through small-diameter nerve fibers. Chemotherapy generally hasn't proven effective against most spinal tumors, but may be recommended in some cases.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Stomatitis and other oral infections:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
For acute herpetic stomatitis, treatment is conservative. For local symptoms, supportive measures include warm salt-water mouth rinses (antiseptic mouthwashes are contraindicated because they are irritating) and a topical anesthetic to relieve mouth ulcer pain. Topical antihistamines, antacids, or corticosteroids may also be recommended. Supplementary treatment includes a bland or liquid diet and, in severe cases, I.V. fluids and bed rest.
For aphthous stomatitis, primary treatment is application of a topical anesthetic. Effective long-term treatment requires alleviation or prevention of precipitating factors.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Mouth lesions:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Instruct the patient to avoid irritants, such as highly seasoned foods, citrus fruits, foods that contain salt or vinegar, alcohol, and tobacco. For mouth care, warn against using lemon-glycerin swabs because these can dry and irritate the lesions.
As appropriate, teach the patient proper oral hygiene. If toothbrushing is contraindicated, instruct him to use a mouth rinse, such as normal saline solution or half-strength hydrogen peroxide, and to avoid commercial mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Stress the importance of frequently changing to a new toothbrush. If the patient uses an inhaled steroid, instruct him to rinse his mouth after each use. Also, tell him to report mouth lesions that don’t heal within 2 weeks.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Stomatitis and other oral infections:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
For acute herpetic stomatitis, treatment is conservative. For local symptoms, management includes warm-water mouth rinses (antiseptic mouthwashes are contraindicated because they’re irritating) and a topical anesthetic to relieve mouth ulcer pain.
CLINICAL TIP: A course of acyclovir (200 to 800 mg, five times daily for 7 to 14 days) may shorten the course and reduce postherpetic pain.
Supplementary treatment includes bland or liquid diet and, in severe cases, I.V. fluids to maintain hydration, and bed rest. After the gums are less tender, a dentist should scale and polish the teeth and emphasize good oral hygiene.
For aphthous stomatitis, primary treatment is application of a topical anesthetic. Effective long-term treatment requires alleviation or prevention of precipitating factors.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Mouth lesions:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Instruct the patient to avoid irritants, such as highly seasoned foods, citrus fruits, alcohol, tobacco, and foods that contain salt or vinegar. For mouth care, warn against using lemon-glycerin swabs because these can dry and irritate the lesions.
As appropriate, teach the patient proper oral hygiene. If toothbrushing is contraindicated, instruct him to use a mouth rinse, such as normal saline solution or half-strength hydrogen peroxide, and to avoid commercial mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Stress the importance of frequently changing to a new toothbrush. If the patient uses an inhaled steroid, instruct him to rinse his mouth after each use. Also tell him to report any mouth lesions that don’t heal within 2 weeks.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Mouth lesions:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ If the patient's mouth ulcers are painful, provide a topical anesthetic such as lidocaine.
▪ Encourage or provide regular oral hygiene.
Patient teaching
▪ Tell the patient which irritants he should avoid.
▪ Teach proper mouth care and oral hygiene.
▪ Review any prescribed medications.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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