The Role of Radiation Therapy for Oral Cancer

Precision coordination among specialists is critical to successfully treating oral cancer. Michael Kase, DMD; James Snider, III, MD; and Christopher Willey, MD, discuss advances in both radiation therapy and overall treatment timelines for oral cancer. Though proton therapy is an exciting new form of radiation that limits damage to surrounding tissues, there are still serious side effects to the treatment and serious consequences to delays. The doctors emphasize the role of a prosthodontist in avoiding common long-term issues with the jaw and mouth. Learn more about the “well-orchestrated dance” between medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, and prosthodontists needed to treat this delicate area.