Evaluation and Staging of Oral Cancer (original) (raw)

Oral cancer, primarily epithelial squamous cell carcinoma (OSCCA), is a significant health issue in the United States, characterized by rising incidence linked to risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and HPV. Accurate evaluation and staging are critical for effective treatment planning and involve multidisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations, especially for high-risk populations. The established TNM classification system is utilized for staging, providing a clinically relevant framework that have evolved over time to improve cancer management.