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Treatment Options for Small Lesions of the Lip
Source: Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Stage I Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage I small lesions of the lip include:
Surgery.
Radiation therapy.
Surgery and radiation therapy produce similar cure rates, and the method of treatment is dictated by the anticipated cosmetic and functional results.
Preserved source evidence · Not medical advice