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Treatment Options for Small Lesions of the Buccal Mucosa
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 II Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage II small lesions of the buccal mucosa include:
Radiation therapy is the usual treatment for patients with small T2 lesions (≤3 cm).
Surgery, radiation therapy, or a combination of these are used, if indicated to treat large T2 lesions (>3 cm). Radiation therapy is often used if the lesion involves the commissure. Surgery is often used, if tumor invades the mandible or maxilla.
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