Squamous cell carcinoma

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Asked for Male, 60 Years

We saw a red patch 1.5 years ago in his mouth (around 1 cm). We consulted with a Doctor (Dentist and Cancer specialist) in Kanpur, he suggested for the scrape biopsy and we found Erythroplakia. we repeated the same 6 months ago with the same outcome. We decided to go for Biopsy last week and reports say squamous cell carcinoma (Well differentiated)

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Dr. Bhavin Visariya

Radiation Oncologist 11 yrs exp Mumbai

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Need to remove it and possible neck dissection.. You may get away with only surgery if it is early stage..

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Dr. Anita Malik

Radiation Oncologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

Further treatment required. Consult oncosurgeon.

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Dr. Gajanan A Kanitkar Surgical Oncologist 22 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gajanan A Kanitkar

Surgical Oncologist 22 yrs exp Pune

I am an oncosurgeon. You have to get operated as soon as possible. Please see an oncosurgeon.

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