Oral

Oral cancer is any cancer that starts in the mouth, also called the oral cavity. Oropharyngeal cancer develops in an area of the throat just behind the mouth, called the oropharynx.

The good news is that these cancers are declining significantly. In the past two years, the numbers have dropped 5 percent a year. The death rate for these cancers has been declining since the late1970s.

At the John Stoddard Cancer Center, know that we will be here for you through every step of your battle against oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Using our extensive experience dealing with every stage of these cancers, our cutting-edge treatments, and vast resources, we will do everything we can to help.

Read on to find out more about these diseases and what we have to offer. You'll see that from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, you can count on us to provide quality, comprehensive care. Together, we can design the best possible treatment plan for you. Know that, along with hundreds of other cancer centers nationwide, we will continue our research to help find a cure for this disease.