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• #1 Mayo Clinic Health Library – Soft palate cancer | Swiss Medical Network

  https://www.swissmedical.net/en/healtcare-library/con-20198289

  Tests and procedures used to diagnose soft palate cancer include: […] A healthcare professional uses a mirror or tiny camera to get a closer look at your soft palate. The health professional looks for lumps, sores, or other signs of cancer in the mouth and throat. The health professional also may feel the neck for swollen lymph nodes. When soft palate cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. […] Called a biopsy, this test involves taking a sample of cells from the mouth. There are different types of biopsies. A sample may be collected by cutting out a piece of the suspicious tissue or the entire area. Another type of biopsy uses a thin needle that’s inserted directly into the suspicious area and collects a sample of cells. […] The samples are sent to a lab for testing. In the lab, tests can show whether the cells are cancerous. Other tests give more information about the cancer cells, such as if they show signs of HPV. […] Imaging tests capture pictures of the body. The pictures can show the size and location of the cancer. Imaging tests used for soft palate cancer may include: X-ray, CT, MRI, Positron emission tomography, also called PET.

• #2 Soft Palate Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24791-soft-palate-cancer

  Soft palate cancer is one of several kinds of oropharyngeal cancer. It happens when squamous cell carcinoma cells multiply and create cancerous tumors. Soft palate cancer is often found before it can spread, making it easier to treat with surgery to remove the tumor. […] Healthcare providers will ask you about your symptoms. For example, they may ask some of the following questions: When did you first notice a sore or any other change in the area? Has the sore gotten bigger? Does it bleed? Does it hurt? Do you have trouble swallowing? Have you noticed any neck swelling or swollen lymph nodes? Do you have ear pain? (That is a common sign of oropharyngeal cancer.) […] Providers use biopsies to obtain tissue samples. Medical pathologists examine tissue samples under microscopes to determine if the tissues contain cancerous cells.

• #2 Soft Palate Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24791-soft-palate-cancer

  Cancer staging is the process of determining if cancer is present and, if so, how far it has spread. It helps your healthcare team develop your treatment plan. […] Providers use several types of treatment depending on the cancer stage: Surgery: Providers remove the tumor with surgery, including a minimally invasive surgery called transoral robotic surgery (TORS). […] Your soft palate helps you swallow and speak. Surgery and radiation therapy to treat soft palate cancer may affect your ability to swallow and speak as you did before treatment. […] Healthcare providers may be able to cure many early-stage soft palate cancers with surgery to remove tumors or radiation therapy. […] Survival rates are estimates based on the experiences of other people who have the same condition. Soft palate survival rates vary. Studies show that 75% to 100% of people with early-stage soft palate cancer were alive five years after diagnosis. About 33% to 47% of people with large tumors that spread were alive five years after diagnosis.

• #3 Tests for Oral Cavity (Mouth) and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancers | American Cancer Society

  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/how-diagnosed.html

  A doctor or dentist may find some oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers or pre-cancers during a routine exam, but many of these cancers are found because the person has noticed a sign or symptom and brought it to their attention. Then, if cancer is suspected, other tests will be needed. […] The doctor will ask you about symptoms, possible risk factors, and any other medical problems you may have. […] The doctor will look for possible signs of mouth or throat cancer or pre-cancer. These could be bumps or other changed areas on your head, face or neck, or problems with the nerves of the face and mouth. […] If there is a reason to think you might have cancer, your doctor will refer you to a specialist. […] The specialist will pay special attention to the head and neck area, being sure to look and feel for any abnormal areas.

• #4 Tests for Oral Cavity (Mouth) and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancers | American Cancer Society

  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/how-diagnosed.html

  Because the oropharynx is deep inside the neck, some parts are not easy to see. […] During a panendoscopy, the doctor uses different types of endoscopes passed down the mouth or nose to do a laryngoscopy/pharyngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and (at times) bronchoscopy. […] A biopsy is the only way to know for sure that oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer is present. […] A sample of tissue or cells is always needed to confirm a cancer diagnosis before treatment is started. […] For exfoliative cytology, the doctor scrapes the changed area and smears the collected tissue onto a glass slide. […] The advantage of this test is that it’s easy to do and causes very little pain. […] For an incisional biopsy, a small piece of tissue is cut from the area that looks abnormal. […] For a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy, a very thin, hollow needle attached to a syringe pulls out (aspirates) some cells from a tumor or lump.

• #4 Tests for Oral Cavity (Mouth) and Oropharyngeal (Throat) Cancers | American Cancer Society

  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/how-diagnosed.html

  All biopsy samples are sent to a lab to be checked closely by a pathologist, a doctor who is specially trained to diagnose cancer from a biopsy. […] For cancers of the throat, the biopsy samples are often tested (for the p16 protein) to see if HPV infection is present. […] Imaging tests are not used to diagnose oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancers, but they may be done for a number of reasons before and after a cancer diagnosis. […] No blood test can diagnose cancer in the oral cavity or oropharynx. […] If surgery is planned, you might also have an electrocardiogram (EKG) to make sure your heart is working well. […] If radiation therapy will be part of the treatment, you’ll be asked to see a dentist before starting. […] Your care team will most likely have your hearing checked (with an audiogram) before starting treatment to compare to later if you happen to have hearing problems from chemo. […] Often, you will have a nutritionist who will evaluate your nutrition status before, during, and after your treatment to try and keep your weight and protein stores as normal as possible.

• #5 Diagnosis of oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/diagnosis

  A physical exam allows your doctor to look for any signs of oral cancer. During a physical exam, your doctor may: assess facial symmetry, speech, swallowing, breathing and hearing; carefully look at the mouth; feel for lumps or swelling on the inside of the mouth, including the cheeks and lips; feel the floor of the mouth, tongue and roof of the mouth; check tongue movements; feel the neck for any lumps or swelling; check the salivary glands; look at the throat using an endoscope. […] Exfoliative cytology is a test used to look for abnormal or cancerous cells. The doctor or dentist uses a cotton swab, brush or small wooden stick to scrape a small sample of cells from an area and places them on a glass slide. They stain the sample with dye and examine it under a microscope. This test can detect cell changes and may show that further tests are needed. If an abnormality is found, doctors may do a biopsy.

• #6 Oral Cancer Diagnosis | MD Anderson Cancer Center

  https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/oral-cancer/oral-cancer-diagnosis.html

  Since early diagnosis dramatically improves your chances for successful treatment, its important for oral cancers and precancerous oral lesions to be found as soon as possible. […] MD Anderson uses the most advanced techniques and technology to determine if a tumor is benign (not cancer), pre-cancer or cancer. […] If your doctor suspects you may have oral cancer, one or more of the following tests may be used to find out if you have cancer and if it has spread. […] A biopsy is the only way to definitively diagnose oral cancer. […] There are different biopsy procedures for oral cancer. […] The following imaging exams may be used to diagnose oral cancer: […] There are several tests that are unique to oral cancer. If these tests come back positive, a biopsy will be performed.

• #7 Early Detection, Diagnosis and Staging – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/early-detection-diagnosis-staging/

  Currently, the most effective way to control oral cancer is to combine early diagnosis and timely and appropriate treatment. Because more than 90% of all oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, the vast majority of oral cancers will be diagnosed from lesions on the mucosal surfaces. […] A definitive diagnosis requires a biopsy of the tissue. Biopsies may be obtained using surgical scalpels or biopsy punches and typically can be performed under local anesthesia. Incisional biopsy is the removal of a representative sample of the lesion; excisional biopsy is the complete removal of the lesion, with a border of normal tissue. […] Diagnostic imaging often detects subsurface masses and intraosseous lesions. Although imaging of pathologic lesions does not produce a definite diagnosis, it frequently helps to define the extent of the tumor.

• #8 Diagnosis – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/discovery-diagnosis/diagnosis/

  A thorough oral screening also includes indirect examination of the nasopharynx and larynx, and involves manually feeling the neck for swollen lymph nodes, and other abnormalities such as hardened masses. […] After the physical examination of your mouth, if your doctor finds any areas that are suspicious, he may recommend a biopsy. This is simply taking a small portion of the suspicious tissue for examination under a microscope. […] The most traditional type of biopsy is incisional. […] In an incisional biopsy, the doctor will remove part or all of the lesion depending on its size and his ability to define the extent of it at this early stage. […] The success of this method depends on how accurately the needle is placed, and, as with all biopsies, on the skill and experience of the tissue pathologist who will be examining the cells.

• #8 Diagnosis – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/discovery-diagnosis/diagnosis/

  Any discussion of diagnosis must be prefaced with the issue of discovery. You are the most important factor in an early diagnosis. You should always contact your doctor or dentist immediately if you notice the following symptoms in yourself or a loved one: A sore or lesion in the mouth that does not heal within two weeks. A lump or thickening in the cheek. A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth. A sore throat or a feeling that something is caught in the throat. Difficulty chewing or swallowing. Difficulty moving the jaw or tongue. Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth. Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable. Chronic hoarseness. […] These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious problems, but they also indicate the possible presence of oral cancer. Only a professional will be able to tell you definitively.

• #9 Early Detection, Diagnosis and Staging – Oral Cancer Foundation | Information and Resources about Oral Head and Neck Cancer

  https://oralcancerfoundation.org/cdc/early-detection-diagnosis-staging/

  Fine needle aspiration biopsy is an accepted procedure for diagnosing many subsurface lesions such as salivary gland tumors and nodal disease. However, it is often used inappropriately; on many other occasions the clinician retrieves nondiagnostic tissue. Increased practitioner training on properly applying the procedure and using CT scanning to guide tissue retrieval is needed. […] The stage of the disease depends on several factors, including the size of the primary lesion, local extension, lymph node involvement, and evidence of distant metastasis. Tumor size, the organ or tissue affected, and the extent of spread are considered to be the best indicators of the patient’s prognosis. […] The individual clinical parameters in the TNM classification system are grouped to determine the appropriate disease stage; stages are ranked numerically from 0 (which has the best prognosis) to IV (the worst prognosis). In general, oral staging classifications do not use histopathologic findings except to determine the definitive diagnosis.

• #10 Diagnosis and Tests for Oral Cancer | Tests to diagnose Oral cancer

  https://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/oral-cancer/diagnosis-tests

  Toluidine blue (TB) and Lugols iodine staining It is used to highlight the abnormal areas of mucosa. Abnormal tissue stains brown and normal tissue does not stain. […] Biopsy There are various types of biopsies as mentioned below, 1. FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) A long needle is inserted into the lesion to draw out the fluid and cells for examination. 2. Core needle biopsy A larger needle with a cutting tip is inserted to take some tissues out from the suspected area. 3. Brush biopsy A brush is used to collect the sample. 4. Incisional biopsy A portion of the lump is removed. 5. Excisional biopsy The whole organ or lump is removed. 6. Vacuum assisted biopsy A suction device is used to draw fluid and cells to take sample. […] X-rays of the mouth: Radiographs (X-rays) check whether the cancer has extended into the bone.

• #10 Diagnosis and Tests for Oral Cancer | Tests to diagnose Oral cancer

  https://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/oral-cancer/diagnosis-tests

  CT scan It is used to detect primary tumours in the oral cavity. It is useful for staging oral cancer, determining the extent of tumour spread to nearby lymph nodes and distant organs. […] MRI It is used to detect vascular invasion by the tumour, helping to determine the risk of metastasis and to take treatment decisions. […] PET CT In this test, a small amount of radioactive sugar is injected into patient. That is picked up by active cells like cancer cells. It is used to find oral cancer, spreading, invasion and analysing the treatment response.

• #11 Diagnosing Oral Cancer | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/oral-cancer/diagnosis

  If you’ve received a diagnosis of oral cancer, your doctor may recommend a CT scan, in which two- or three-dimensional, cross-sectional images of the body are created using X-rays and a computer. This helps the doctor determine whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes in the neck or to structures like the hard palate or the upper or lower jawbone. […] An MRI scan uses a magnetic field to create images of the body. It can detect whether oral cancer has spread to the soft tissue of the head and neck, including brain tissue. […] To determine whether oral cancer has spread throughout the body, your doctor may order a PET/CT scan, which combines CT scan technology and PET imaging. […] NYU Langone doctors are investigating a new way to diagnose early oral cancer. As part of a clinical trial, researchers are evaluating whether a special microchip sensor can identify oral cancer in cell samples removed from the surface of the mouth.

• #12 Diagnosis of oral cancer | Canadian Cancer Society

  https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/oral/diagnosis

  An MRI is used to provide information about the size, shape and location of a tumour. It is often used after a CT scan to get additional information. It can be used to assess the soft tissues of the head and neck. It can also be used to measure how deep a tumour has grown into a structure in the mouth or see if the tumour is spreading along a nerve. MRI can be used to see if cancer might have spread to the lymph nodes in the neck.

• #13 Diagnosis Oral Cancer and Precancer

  https://dental.nyu.edu/research/nyu-oral-cancer-center/oral-cancer/diagnosis-of-oral-cancer-and-precancer.html

  These scans provide information about the size, shape and exact position of the tumor and may identify enlarged lymph nodes containing cancer cells. […] Used to display the body’s metabolism. Since cancer cells divide rapidly, any increased activity identified on a PET scan can indicate primary and metastatic tumors. PET scans are only used for the evaluation of oral cancer patients under certain circumstances. […] May determine cancer spread to the jaws or lungs.

• #14 Mouth cancer | Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | Cancer Council

  https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/mouth-cancer

  Signs of mouth cancer are often first detected by your dentist. Your doctor or dentist is likely to examine your mouth, throat, tongue, cheeks, ears and eyes. You may also be referred to a specialist for additional tests, such as: […] A biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue which is sent to a pathologist to determine if cancer cells are present. […] X-rays of the head and neck can be used to see if cancer cells are present in the jaw, lungs or chest. […] PET, CT and MRI scans to determine the location, stage and spread of cancer cells. […] There is currently no national screening program for mouth cancer available in Australia. If you have any concerns about symptoms, consult your doctor. Dentists also routinely use visual examination and fluorescence to check for signs for mouth cancer.

• #15 Diagnosing Oropharyngeal Cancer | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/oropharyngeal-cancer/diagnosis

  To diagnose oropharyngeal cancer, doctors perform a biopsy. After administering a local anesthetic, a doctor uses small surgical tools to take a tissue sample from a suspicious lesion. This procedure can usually be performed in the doctors office. A pathologist then examines the sample under a microscope for signs of cancer or precancerous growths. […] At NYU Langone, pathologists examine cancerous oropharyngeal tissue to determine whether it contains HPV. If the tissue tests positive, it may respond better to radiation therapy than a type of cancer that doesnt involve HPV. […] Oropharyngeal cancer can spread to nearby lymph nodes, causing swelling and one or more neck masses. Doctors may perform fine needle aspiration, in which they insert a small needle into the mass to withdraw a sample of cells for examination under a microscope. Molecular testing for HPV can be performed on this tissue.

• #16 Tests and next steps for mouth cancer – NHS

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mouth-cancer/tests-and-next-steps/

  If a dentist or GP refers you to a specialist because they think you could have mouth cancer, youll have tests to check for cancer. […] The main tests for mouth cancer are usually: removing a small sample of cells from the affected area of your mouth for testing (a biopsy), an X-ray, ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan. […] If you’ve been told you have mouth cancer, you may need more tests which can include: having a small sample of your lymph glands removed for testing (a biopsy), a PET scan, blood tests. […] The results of these tests can show how far the cancer has spread, and if the cancer has been caused by certain changes in your genes. […] This will help your specialist team decide what treatment you need.

• #17 Diagnosis and Stages of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer – Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/oral-cavity-and-oropharyngeal-cancer/diagnosis-and-stages?TRILIBIS_EMULATOR_UA=…%3Fcmp%3Dhrgn%3Fcmp%3Dhrgn%2C…%3Fcmp%3Dhrgn%3Fcmp%3Dhrgn%2Cgm

  The most commonly used staging system for these cancers is the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM system, which evaluates three key factors: Tumor Size (T), Lymph Node Involvement (N), and Metastasis (M). […] The staging may vary depending on whether the oropharyngeal cancer is associated with HPV. Other factors in staging include the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes or distant parts of the body.

• #18 Diagnosis of Oral Cancer

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/oral-cancer-diagnosis-1059442

  After the diagnosis of oral cancer is made, the stage of the cancer is defined with the help of imaging tests. […] If the cancer is within the oropharynx (the back and middle region of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils), the first step in the staging process is to determine whether the cancer is HPV positive or negative. […] Once the HPV status of a cancer is determined (if its located within the oropharynx), the stage of the cancer is accessed, based on the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM system. […] To define the stage of the cancer, numbers are placed after TNM (T 0-4, N 0-3, M 0-1). Higher numbers indicate the cancer is more advanced. […] It’s important to note that the AJCC system uses two staging systems, the pathologic (also called the surgical stage) and the clinical stage.

• #19 Soft palate cancer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/soft-palate-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354183

  Soft palate cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells on the soft palate. […] Soft palate cancer most often begins in the thin, flat cells that line the inside of the mouth and throat, called squamous cells. When cancer starts in these cells it’s called squamous cell carcinoma. […] Soft palate cancer is considered a type of throat cancer. It is treated similarly to the way other types of throat cancers are treated. This may include a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. […] Signs and symptoms of soft palate cancer can include the following: […] Make an appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional if you have any symptoms that worry you. […] Soft palate cancer happens when cells on the soft palate develop changes in their DNA. […] For some soft palate cancers, human papillomavirus is thought to have a part. […] During your appointments, your dentist, doctor or other healthcare professional can check your mouth for signs of cancer and precancerous changes.

• #20 Oral Cancer Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

  https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/oral-cancer

  Because oral cancer can spread quickly, early detection is important. An oral cancer examination can detect early signs of cancer. The exam is painless and takes only a few minutes. Your regular dental checkup is an excellent opportunity to have the examination. […] During the examination, your dentist or dental hygienist will check your face, neck, lips, entire mouth, and the back of the throat for possible signs of cancer. […] If the dentist finds anything unusual, he or she will recommend additional tests and/or refer you to a specialist.

• #21 Oral Cavity and Nasopharyngeal Cancers Screening – NCI

  https://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck/patient/oral-screening-pdq

  There are no standard or routine screening tests for oral cavity and nasopharyngeal cancers. […] Screening tests for oral cavity and nasopharyngeal cancers are being studied in clinical trials. […] No studies have shown that screening for oral cavity cancer and nasopharyngeal cancer would lower the risk of dying from these diseases. […] More than half of oral cancers have already spread to lymph nodes or other areas by the time they are found. […] Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been linked to nasopharyngeal cancer. Screening for nasopharyngeal cancer using the EBV antibody test or EBV DNA test has been studied. […] If EBV antibodies or DNA are found in the blood more tests may be done to check for nasopharyngeal cancer. No studies have shown that screening would decrease the risk of dying from this disease. […] Finding these cancers may not improve health or help a person live longer. […] False-negative test results can occur. […] False-positive test results can occur. […] Misdiagnosis can occur.

• #22 Soft Palate Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/soft-palate-cancer

  Soft palate cancer is a type of throat cancer that affects your soft palate, which is the muscular area at the roof of your mouth toward your throat. […] In the early stages, soft palate cancer doesn’t cause severe symptoms. You might not even notice the lump or sore in your mouth. Initial detection of soft palate cancer often occurs during a regular exam with a dentist. […] If a dentist notices any signs of mouth cancer, they may refer you to a doctor for additional testing. […] This testing may include a biopsy, where a doctor removes a small portion of the lump or sore to examine it for the presence of cancer cells. […] Testing may also include imaging tests like CT or MRI scans to see the size of the tumor and detect whether it has spread to other parts of your mouth. […] Your outlook with soft palate cancer depends on how early healthcare professionals detect the cancer. Soft palate cancer is highly treatable when diagnosed early.

• #22 Soft Palate Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/soft-palate-cancer

  Late stage soft palate cancer can be more challenging to treat. […] According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year relative survival rate for oropharyngeal cancer, like soft palate cancer, is 59% if the cancer is localized (hasn’t spread). It is 29% for cancers that have spread to other parts of the body. […] However, researchers note that soft palate cancers have often already spread to other structures by the time people first see a doctor about their symptoms.

• #23

  https://www.forumdentalrolla.com/oral-health/oral-cancer-screening/

  Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses and pharynx (throat), can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. […] During your regular exam, your dentist will ask you about changes in your medical history and whether you’ve been having any new or unusual symptoms. Then, your dentist will check your oral cavity. This includes your lips, cheek lining, gums, the front part of your tongue, the floor of your mouth and the roof of your mouth. Your dentist will also examine your throat (pharynx) at the soft part at the roof of your mouth, including your tonsils, the back section of your tongue and where your tongue attaches to the bottom of your mouth. The dentist will then feel your jaw and neck for any lumps or abnormalities. […] Early detection may result in better treatment outcomes.

• #24 Soft palate cancer: Symptoms, treatment, and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/soft-palate-cancer

  It is important to contact a doctor upon noticing any unusual or persistent changes in speech or swallowing. Detecting cancer as early as possible can help improve a person’s outlook. […] Treatment options for soft palate cancer depend on several factors, such as the type of cancer, the stage of cancer, how far the cancer has spread, how well the person is likely to tolerate certain treatments. […] Many doctors recommend a wide local excision to treat soft palate cancer. The procedure involves surgically removing the palate. […] Doctors use chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of the two, known as chemoradiation, to treat some cases of soft palate cancer. […] A 5-year relative survival rate of cancer compares the chances of a person who has a specific cancer surviving for 5 years after diagnosis with the chances of someone who does not have cancer.

• #24 Soft palate cancer: Symptoms, treatment, and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/soft-palate-cancer

  According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year relative survival rates of oropharyngeal cancers are as follows: Localized: If the cancer stays in one area, the survival rate is 59%. Regional: If the cancer has spread to nearby tissues, the survival rate is 62%. Distant: If the cancer has spread to distant organs, such as the lungs, the survival rate is 29%. […] After diagnosis, treatment can involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. […] It is possible to reduce the risk of soft palate cancer by avoiding tobacco and limiting the risk of exposure to HPV.

• #25 Soft Palate Cancer Survival Rate by Stage

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/soft-palate-cancer-survival-rate

  About 3 in 5 people with soft palate cancer live for at least 5 years if they receive a diagnosis and treatment before the cancer spreads. […] The earliest symptoms of soft palate cancer may appear as lumps or soreness in your soft palate. Seeking treatment and diagnosis when you first notice symptoms may improve your outlook by several years. […] As with any other throat or oral cancer, the outlook and quality of life you can expect declines the longer you wait to get treatment. […] The 5-year relative survival rate for oropharyngeal cancers like soft palate cancer is around 52% at all stages. […] This means that just over half of people with soft palate cancer will be alive 5 years after diagnosis when compared to people who dont have soft palate cancer. […] Your life expectancy with soft palate cancer depends on a few factors: when you receive a diagnosis, how far the cancer has spread before you get treatment, the treatments you receive, your sex assigned at birth, other health issues that might affect your life expectancy, such as diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease.

• #25 Soft Palate Cancer Survival Rate by Stage

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cancer/soft-palate-cancer-survival-rate

  Some of the common treatments for soft palate cancer have a significant effect on your life expectancy, including surgical removal of cancerous tissues, radiation therapy, chemotherapy. […] Your quality of life also depends on how soon you receive a diagnosis and treatment for soft palate cancer before it starts to spread to nearby tissues or elsewhere in your body. […] Soft palate cancer has a high survival rate when people are diagnosed and treated before it spreads from their soft palate into surrounding tissues or lymph nodes. […] Your life expectancy and quality of life with soft palate cancer can decrease significantly if it spreads throughout your body or doesnt receive proper treatment.

• #26 Soft Palate Cancer: 3 Promising Interventions

  https://worldofdentistry.org/soft-palate-cancer/

  Soft palate cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the back of the roof of the mouth, behind the teeth. […] Normally, the professional who makes the diagnosis of soft palate cancer is the dentist, since during a routine consultation they can observe the area and determine if there are any signs of this disease. […] Some tests and procedures to diagnose oral cancer are: Soft palate clinical exam: With the help of a mirror and in some cases the use of a small camera, the doctor or dentist can examine the soft palate, uvula, and part of the throat. […] Biopsy: The specialist doctor or dentist can remove a piece of tissue for analysis in a laboratory, where the pathologists will look for signs of cancer. […] Imaging study: Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) will help determine the size and progression of the cancer in the affected tissues. […] Soft palate cancer can be cured and has a good prognosis if detected at an early stage. […] When presenting any of the symptoms mentioned in this article, urgently seek a dental consultation to diagnose or rule out possible cancerous lesions.

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