Swanand RakhadeOscar WuMoralesHealth Science B343 November 2014

Oral Oncology and the Effects of Tumor Growth on the Human Body

Cancer is an increasingly common ailment, but that does not imply that it is any less serious or

dangerous. It is a disease of utmost importance is resulting in global fatalities, with no absolute cure

available. It is a disease it an exceptionally high survival rate, with only roughly 50% percent of victims

predicted to survive more than 10 years after diagnosis, with virtually all body tissue susceptible to tumor

growth. However, pioneering research in the burgeoning cancer research field has created innovative new

treatments for a wide range of cancer types, ranging from regenerative medicine to chemical and drug

treatment. One of the most serious branches of cancer takes the form of oral and dental cancer, affecting

the larynx, the lip, the oral cavity, the pharynx, the neck, and other periphery. The individuals responsible

for the treatment and the revival of suffering cancer patients require specialized training in one of the

most difficult professions. These oncologists apply those techniques developed by researchers to real

patients in hopes of being able to cure those patients.