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Treatment Options for Advanced Lesions of the Floor of the Mouth
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 IV Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage IV advanced lesions of the floor of the mouth include:
A combination of surgery and radiation therapy, which is generally administered postoperatively, is often used.
Preoperative radiation therapy is often used for fixed nodes (≥5 cm).
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