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Understanding jaw involvement
Review the affected bone and surrounding tissues, and discuss the implications for treatment and reconstruction.
Oral Cancer
Jaw Cancer
Assessment and surgical planning for cancer affecting the jaw, with attention to chewing and jaw reconstruction.
Jaw Cancer
What this visit covers.
Assessment and surgical planning for cancer affecting the jaw, with attention to chewing and jaw reconstruction.
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Your assessment
The consultation brings together your examination, medical history, and any existing reports. Further investigations are discussed according to the findings.
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Your care plan
Discuss the proposed treatment, alternatives, recovery, and follow-up with Dr. Saha. The plan is individual to your diagnosis and care needs.
About Jaw Cancer
When cancer reaches the bone.
Cancer can involve the jaw by spreading from the gum or the floor of the mouth, or less often by starting within the bone itself. Loosening teeth, numbness of the lip or chin, swelling, or a denture that no longer fits can all be early signs.
Scans show how far the bone is involved. If part of the jaw needs to be removed, reconstruction — often with bone taken from the lower leg — is planned at the same time, so that chewing, the bite, and the shape of the face can be restored.
Related care
Other visits in this area.
Oral Cancer Surgery
Surgical assessment and treatment planning for oral cancer, including discussion of reconstruction and continuing care.
Explore care
Tongue Cancer
Specialist care for cancer of the tongue, with speech, swallowing, and reconstruction considered during planning.
Explore care
Salivary Gland Growth & Cancer
Evaluation of salivary gland growths and cancers, with investigations and treatment guided by the diagnosis.
Explore care
Jaw Cancer
Talk through this before you decide.
Call, or send a request with what you have noticed. Family members are welcome in the room.
