These cancers usually arise from the floor of the mouth and the tongue. They can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy or a combination of both depending on the location and size of the tumor and whether it has spread to lymph nodes . Reconstruction and rehabilitation are essential parts of the treatment plan.
Early cancers (Stages I and II) of the lip and oral cavity are highly curable by surgery or radiation therapy, with the choice depending on the anticipated functional and cosmetic results.
Advanced cancers (Stages III and IV) are usually treated with a combination of surgery and radiotherapy . A few patients with small T3 lesions who have no involved lymph nodes larger than 3/4 in. (2 cm) might receive either surgery or radiation. Patients with these stages commonly develop recurrences near the primary tumor or metastatic
