Recovery after flap surgery for mouth cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial looks at how well a specific reconstructive surgery (using a flap from your back) works for people with oral squamous cell carcinoma. It helps doctors understand outcomes and recovery after this type of surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma (a type of mouth cancer).
- You had imaging scans (like CT or MRI) and blood tests before your surgery.
- You had tumor removal surgery and a flap reconstruction (using tissue from your back).
- Your doctor confirmed the cancer diagnosis after surgery with a pathology report.
- You are able to attend follow-up visits at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery and fill out questionnaires.
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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