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- Surgery : In the early stages, surgery is the primary treatment. The tumor is surgically removed, and the affected part of the mouth is reconstructed. In more advanced stages, surgery may involve removing larger portions of the mouth or jaw.
- Radiation therapy : Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to attack and destroy cancer cells. This treatment may be used after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells or to treat tumors that cannot be surgically removed.
- Chemotherapy : Chemotherapy uses anticancer drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. It is often combined with radiation therapy, especially in advanced cases, to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
- Targeted therapy : This treatment focuses on specific molecules involved in the growth of cancer cells, helping to stop the growth and spread of the tumor.
In many cases, a combination of these treatments is used to achieve the best result.
