The removal of part of the tongue is sometimes necessary to treat tumours, but there is considerable variation in the speech outcome. Factors involved may include the amount of tissue removed, the ...

Surgery for oral cancer aims to remove cancerous cells and a small margin of healthy tissue. The type and extent of cancer will determine the type of surgery doctors recommend. Oral cancer is a ...

Rebecca Patterson, who married her husband Craig in July, was diagnosed with cancer shortly after becoming engaged A woman in so much pain from cancer she could not eat says she is rebuilding her life ...

Free flap reconstruction represents a cornerstone in the modern management of advanced oral and maxillofacial defects. This technique involves the transfer of tissue along with its vascular pedicle ...