The oral cavity is the inside of the mouth which includes the mouth, teeth, and tongue. The mouth is generally used for ingesting foods, liquids, and communication.

Oral cancer, cancerous tissue growth, can begin in any part of the mouth or throat, including the tongue and lip(s). Risk factors for oral cancer include smoking, alcohol consumption, and frequent sun exposure.

Oral cancer presents with early indicators. Changes can occur in the soft tissue of your mouth including the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, roof and floor of mouth. Symptoms could include:

• Loose teeth
• Sore(s) on lip / in the mouth
• Bleeding from the mouth
• Lumps in your mouth / neck
• Pain with swallowing
• Earache

Traditional treatments for oral cancer can begin with the removal of lesions. Surgerical procedures will depend on the staging of cancer. Surgery can involve soft tissue as well as bone. Treatment options could also include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may suggest:

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Angiogenesis inhibitors

Radiation therapy may be considered an option for some oral cancer patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. It is most often used for oral cancer that has metastasized. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

• Men develop oral cancer more than women
• Frequently diagnosed in patients over 40
• 5 year survival rate is estimated at approximately 48%

Oral cancer is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your oral cancer treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.

Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your oral cancer treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Sono-Photo-Dynamic Therapy
• Hope4Cancer Therapy - Poly-MVA, Vitamin C, Laetrile (B-17)
• Primed - non toxic cancer agent
• Nutrition Therapy
• Whole Body Detoxification
• Anti/fungal microbial Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Support Therapy

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.. If you are looking for a oral cancer treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to oral cancer treatment.