Oral Cancer: Tumor Depth and Neck Node Management
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This trial looks at how deep the tumor is in your mouth and whether you need treatment on the lymph nodes in your neck. It aims to learn the best way to manage early-stage oral cancer that has not spread to the neck nodes.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma (a type of mouth cancer) that is stage T1 or T2 N0, meaning the tumor is small and has not spread to neck lymph nodes.
- The tumor must be deeper than 4 millimeters from the surface.
- Your neck nodes must be confirmed as cancer-free by imaging tests like CT, MRI, or ultrasound.
- Your surgeon believes the tumor can be completely removed with clear margins without needing to go into your neck for reconstruction.
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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