Early neck surgery for oral cancer with one affected lymph node
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This trial compares two ways to treat the neck when oral cancer has spread to one lymph node. It looks at whether doing surgery right away or waiting until problems appear leads to better outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have oral cancer (in the tongue, cheek, gums, roof of mouth, or floor of mouth) that has spread to one lymph node on the same side of the neck.
- Your tumor is small or medium-sized (T1 or T2) and has not spread to distant organs.
- You have not had chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy for any cancer before.
- You have not had cancer in the head or neck before, and no other cancer in the last 5 years.
- You are generally healthy and able to carry out daily activities (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You are willing to come for follow-up visits and able to give informed consent.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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