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Definition of oral cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the oral cavity (the mouth) or the oropharynx (the part of the throat at the back of the mouth).

Estimated new cases and deaths from oral cancer in the United States in 2009:


	New cases: 23,110 (oral cavity); 7,566 (oropharynx)

	Deaths: 5,370 (oral cavity); 1,338 (oropharynx)

See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Oral Cancer to learn about oral cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.

Treatment
Information about treatment of oral cancer (cancer of the lip or mouth)

Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment
[patient] [health professional]

Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment
[patient] [health professional]

Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation
[patient] [health professional]

Cetuximab Beneficial in Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer: Docetaxel Extends Survival

HPV Infection Drives Disparity in Head and Neck Cancer Survival

Prevention, Genetics, Causes
Information related to risk factors, prevention, and genetics

Oral Cancer Prevention
[patient] [health professional]

Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking
[patient] [health professional]

Smoking Home Page

Smokeless Tobacco

Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures

Oral Cancer Screening
[patient] [health professional]

Interpreting Laboratory Test Results

Clinical Trials
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data

Head and Neck Cancer Trial Results

How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial

Search for Clinical Trials

Cancer Literature
Resources available from the PubMed database

Cancer Topic Searches: Head and Neck Cancers

Cancer Literature in PubMed

Research and Related Information
Includes NCI-supported research and funding opportunities

NCI Funded Research Portfolio

Statistics
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival

Cancer Stat Fact Sheet: Oral Cavity and Pharynx

Finding Cancer Statistics

Understanding Cancer Statistics