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Mouth Cancer

The term oral cavity refers to the lips, buccal mucosa, hard palate, retro molar trigone, alveolar ridges, anterior two-thirds of tongue and the floor of mouth. Mouth cancer or oral cancer, a subtype of neck and head cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth present in the oral cavity. There are many types of mouth cancers, some being basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, veracious carcinomas, malignant melanoma, nasopharyngeal carcinomas, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, ameloblastoma, and so on; around 90% are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), originating in tissues that line the lips and mouth. 

Many other different types of the carcinomas of oral cavity can become malignant and result in the squamous cell carcinoma. Mouth or oral cancer commonly involves the tongue. It can also occur on the floor of the mouth, gingiva (gums), lips, cheek lining, palate (roof of the mouth), mandible or maxilla. 

Most mouth cancers look very much similar under the microscope and are described as squamous cell carcinoma. These are cancerous cells and tend to spread speedily. These oral cancers are heterogeneous and arise from various parts of the oral cavity, with different influencing factors, incidence, and treatment outcomes. It is the 6th most common cancer reported across the world with yearly incidence of over three lakh cases, of which 62% arise in the developing countries.

Treatment for mouth cancer is based on the cancer's location and stage, as well as the overall health and personal preferences. The patient may require just one type of treatment, or may undergo a combination of the cancer treatments. The treatment options involve surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. 

How Much Does Mouth Cancer Treatment Cost in India?

The cost of mouth cancer treatment in India is variable. Facilities for treatment are available in the government hospitals, government supported regional cancer centers, charitable hospitals and the corporate hospitals. The philosophy of treatment would be same in all types of hospitals irrespective of their cost.

The cost of mouth cancer or oral cancer in India ranges between US$ 3200 to US$ 4000. The cost of chemotherapy ranges from US$ 600 to US$ 1100 per cycle and approximately 6 cycles are required. The cost of the treatment also changes with the hospital chosen by the patient, type of surgery performed, fee for the team of doctors, cost of Chemotherapy / Radiation, cost of follow up care required after the procedure.

What is the Success Rate of Mouth Cancer Treatment in India?

The success rate of mouth cancer treatment is dependent on the stage. In the initial stage complete cure is possible in 90% of cases. The 5 year success rate of mouth cancer treatment in India for localized oral cancer is about 80%, but regular screening is compulsory as there are the chances of recurrence. The survival-rate after 1 year for all the stages of mouth cancer is 81%. After 5 years, the survival rate is 56%, and after 10 years it’s 41%. The earlier the stage of diagnosis, higher is the chance of survival after the treatment. This makes timely diagnosis of cancer and treatment more important.

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