Hard palate cancer refers to the presence of cancerous cells on the roof of the mouth, a relatively uncommon subtype of oral cancer. This category encompasses squamous cell carcinoma as well as specific types of salivary gland cancer
Major risk factors are :
Common indicators of hard palate cancer encompass:
Painless smooth lump
Physical Examination: Your healthcare provider will thoroughly inspect your lip, inquire about your symptoms, and assess your mouth, face, and neck for any potential cancer indicators.
To diagnose hard palate cancer, medical providers employ biopsies to obtain tissue samples, followed by imaging tests to assess tumor size and potential metastasis.
Biopsies involve the following procedures:
Imaging tests used in hard palate cancer diagnosis encompass:
Typically, healthcare providers address this condition through surgical intervention aimed at tumor removal. In cases where cancer has extended from the hard palate to neck lymph nodes, the removal of these nodes may also be necessary. Surgical procedures for hard palate cancer can include :
This treatment involves the removal of tumors from the roof of the mouth. Surgeons may achieve this by creating an opening in the hard palate or, in more extensive cases, removing substantial portions or the entirety of the hard palate. To bridge any gap resulting from this removal, providers may employ a prosthetic device called a palatal plate. Palatal plates are acrylic inserts fitted into the roof of the mouth, secured in place with orthodontic wire. Alternatively, providers may use tissue flaps or soft tissue sections from other body areas to close the gap.
In instances where hard palate cancer has the potential to spread to neck lymph nodes, a procedure known as neck dissection may be necessary. By removing some or all of the lymph nodes, healthcare providers aim to prevent the further spread of cancer throughout the body.
Most patients need an average stay of 4 days for minor surgery to 7 days in major surgeries. ICU stay is required for major surgery. Patients will have a feeding tube for maintaining nutrition during hospital stay.
It is around 1 lakh - 2 lakhs, sometimes vary on seriousness of the cancer.
By avoiding smoking, alcohol, and other tobacco products are the best ways to prevent Cancer of Palate
2 weeks is the recovery period for Cancer of Palate treatment but again it depends on the condition of the patient
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