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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 II Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
Treatment options for stage II small lesions of the lip include:
Surgery is used for patients with smaller T2 lesions on the lower lip, if simple closure produces an acceptable cosmetic result.
Radiation therapy, which may include external-beam and/or interstitial techniques, as appropriate, has the advantage of producing a relatively better functional and cosmetic result, with intact skin and muscle innervation, if a reconstructive surgical procedure is required.
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