Oral Cancer is prevalent in India and accounts for almost 30% of all cancers. With nearly 1,300,000 new cases of oral cancer detected every year, detecting it early and treating oral cancer upon its early detection is what India needs to do.
Oral cancer or mouth cancer occurs on the tongue, lips, cheeks, hard palate and the floor of the mouth. Unfortunately, most oral cancers are detected at an advanced stage, making their treatment difficult.
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Dr. Sandeep Nayak, a leading oncologist in Bangalore, offers the most advanced oral cancer treatment. He has more than 15 years of experience and expertise in treating various cancers. Moreover, he is an expert robotic surgeon and an expert laparoscopic surgeon. In addition, he has introduced a special surgical procedure to treat oral cancer, which is Minimally Invasive Neck Dissection (MIND) which is also performed using robot when it is called RIA-MIND (Robotic Infraclavicular Approach for Minimally Invasive Neck Dissection). RIA-MIND is considered one of the top surgical innovations in the world and has recently been awarded by Vattikutti Foundation, USA.
Minimally invasive neck dissection (MIND) is performed using endoscopic (laparoscopic) equipment or advanced robotic technology to remove the lymph nodes in the neck without making large incisions. As a result, the Minimally invasive neck dissection (MIND) does not leave long or permanent scars that otherwise affect the patient's cosmetic appeal. Neck dissection is important part of oral cancer surgery which affects the cure rate of cancer.
On the other hand, an open neck dissection requires the surgeon to make large incisions to expose and access the nodes resulting in long scars in the neck area, which most patients do not prefer.
The extent of cancer spread and its location determines the treatment protocol. Along with surgeries to excise the tumors, Dr Sandeep Nayak offers a comprehensive oral cancer treatment protocol that includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. The treatment will vary from case to case. Most early oral cancers would require only surgery.
India is the oral cancer capital in the world. Nearly 40% of the adult Indian population consumes tobacco which increases their oral cancer risk. Tobacco is accessible in India in various forms, such as chewable tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, bidis, hookahs, e-cigarettes, pan masala and gutka. Tobacco is responsible for nearly 70% of oral cancers.
Other risk factors include poor oral hygiene, alcohol consumption, sharp tooth, excessive sun exposure, and human papillomavirus infection. In addition, the combination of tobacco and alcohol consumption is India's leading cause of oral cancer.
Dr Sandeep Nayak strives to raise cancer awareness amongst the masses. He advises performing a self-examination of the mouth monthly. Everyone should check their tongue, gums, cheeks, roof and floor of the mouth. They should also look out for lumps in the lower jaw and neck. It is advisable to seek a proper diagnosis and consultation to rule out the presence of cancer in case you feel the discomfort of feeling something.
An annual dental check-up is advisable to detect cancer early and stay safe.
Dr Sandeep Nayak is a leading oncologist in India who is an expert in laparoscopic and robotic cancer surgery training. He is well known for his competency in performing scarless neck dissection and thyroid cancer surgery. In addition, he has acquired immense expertise in performing laparoscopic and robotic surgery for treating colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, and esophageal cancer.
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