Comparing two neck surgeries for oral cancer spread
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a smaller neck surgery works as well as a larger one for people with oral cancer that has spread to one lymph node. The goal is to see if less extensive surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have oral cavity cancer (squamous cell type) that has spread to one lymph node in the neck.
- The cancer is at stages T1 to T4, with only one involved node (N1) and no distant spread (M0).
- The single lymph node was confirmed by a needle biopsy, and no other suspicious nodes are present.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (ASA grade I or II).
- You understand the study and can give written 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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