Tobacco use is no longer a personal habit – it’s a national health crisis. India accounts for nearly one-third of global oral cancer cases, with 77,000 new diagnoses and 52,000 deaths annually. The survival rate stands at just 50%, significantly lower than in developed countries. This alarming trend is compounded by rising tobacco consumption across both […]
Oral Cancer among Youth on the rise
Dr. Dr. Kunal Mangle, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at HCG Hospitals, Bhavnagar Formerly, Oral Cancer was almost exclusively observed in older persons, usually compromised by habits, such as tobacco chewing, or heavy smoking. Today, that pattern is shifting dramatically. Younger people, including those in their twenties and thirties, are being diagnosed with Oral cancer. The situation […]
Reconstructive Surgery in Oral Cancer: Restoring Function and Aesthetics
Dr Nikhil Mehta , Consultant Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur The diagnosis of oral cancer is a life-altering event that not only poses a threat to a patient’s health but also raises challenges related to appearance and functionality. The impact of oral cancer extends beyond the initial treatment phase, often leaving individuals with significant impairments […]