Oral Cancer Questions

Leukoplakia is primary cancerous lesion. It won't turn to malignant if you very strictly quit your habbit. Otherwise it il definitely turn to malignant.

Stopping TOBACCO and smoking is the real treatment. Also remove any source of chronic trauma like tooth. Please get your condition followed up after every four months.

Where Was the first primary cancer?
Jaw cancer treatment usually includes surgery upfront, which may entail partial removal of bone. Also neck nodes may need removal. Also the defect needs reconstruction depending upon the amount of tissue excised. It can range from primary closure, local flaps to microvascular free flap with or without bone.
Sometimes in locally advanced cases, we ask for PET scan to rule out metastasis and consider chemotherapy before surgery.
If early stage, node ...more

I dont have exact idea about Delhi, but in Mumbai I am a Consultant at H.N. Reliance hospital, where we have operated quite a few patients from Delhi. But I am sure there would be many hospitals in Delhi where they operate oral cancer patients.

Depends on the stage of the cancer. Usually only surgery is sufficient for early stage disease. If advanced, may need chemotherapy before surgery and chemo radiation or radiation afterwards.

Oral cancer always requires a multi disciplinary assessment before any treatment. I can not comprehend what do you mean by "best" surgeon. I would suggest you to visit a oncology centre that offers multidisciplinary care.

This is one of several kinds of oral (mouth) cancers. Like other cancers, it happens when cells divide out of control and form a growth, or tumor.
There are two types. One is called oral tongue cancer because it affects the part you can stick out. The other happens at the base of your tongue, where it connects to your throat. This type is often diagnosed after it has spread to the lymph nodes in your neck.
Tongue cancer is less common than many other types. Most people who get it are old...more

For hairs - you can get laser hair reduction sittings.
Apply honey / glycerine to your buccal mucosa to keep it moist.
Do mouth blowing exercises to keep mucosa loosened.
Symptoms will reduce after some time after radiotherapy.

That’s really sad. I can only ask you to serve her in the best possible way. Pamper her, get her the things she likes the most. Behave normal with her as nothing has happened. Keep your motivated and encourage her. I know it is easier said than done. This is where medical science becomes helpless. We all shall pray for her and the family.

There is increasing evidence that alcohol-based mouthwashes such as listerine contribute to oral cancer, and therefore they should only be used for short-term therapeutic use. Also, listerine kills not only bad bacteria, but also good bacteria. It may also dry out your mouth, increasing the risk for decay.