Several posters here have been treated at the head and neck cancer program at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa (affiliated with the University of South Florida).

Moffitt is part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 20 leading cancer centers across the US. The most up-to-date treatment protocols are published yearly by the NCCN. (The oral cancer treatment guidelines are available here ).

Because oral cancer can affect so many vital functions, a team approach, as Nelie recommends, is the way to go. Centers like Moffitt use the expertise of a variety of specialists (ENT, radiation oncology, medical oncology, dentistry, nutrition, etc.) to develop a treatment plan for each case, and those doctors work together to coordinate treatment.

-- Leslie

Leslie

April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.