ORAL MUCOSA CANCER

Course overview

ORAL MUCOSAL CANCER IS CANCER THAT ARISES FROM THE LINING (MUCOSA) OF THE ORAL CAVITY. THE MAIN RISK FACTORS ARE SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. THE MAINSTAY OF TREATMENT IS SURGERY, OFTEN WITH ADJUVANT RADIOTHERAPY. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ORAL MUCOSAL CANCER AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE TEAM IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.