1. Radiotherapy-
a.Radical intent (organ preservation in cases of Ca- Larynx, Oropharynx.
b.Adjuvant intent- after surgery, depending on post op histopathology report.
c.Palliative- for symptom control like bleeding, pain in case of very advanced or metastatic cases.
2.Surgery-
mainstay of treatment for oral cavity cancers. One must go for surgery, when it is indicated.
3. Chemotherapy-
a.Neoadjuvant- before any definitive treatment, for organ preservation plan.
b.Concurrent- along with radiation for enhancing the effect of radiotherapy.
c.Adjuvant- tried in the past, but no definite role.
d.Palliative- in very advanced/metastatic cases for symptom control.
a.Radical intent (organ preservation in cases of Ca- Larynx, Oropharynx.
b.Adjuvant intent- after surgery, depending on post op histopathology report.
c.Palliative- for symptom control like bleeding, pain in case of very advanced or metastatic cases.
2.Surgery-
mainstay of treatment for oral cavity cancers. One must go for surgery, when it is indicated.
3. Chemotherapy-
b.Concurrent- along with radiation for enhancing the effect of radiotherapy.
c.Adjuvant- tried in the past, but no definite role.
d.Palliative- in very advanced/metastatic cases for symptom control.
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