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Cochrane EvidencePublished 29 May 2015
What are the most accurate tests for finding cancer of the mouth or lips (oral cancer) and conditions that may lead to oral cancer?
Review question The current method of diagnosing cancer of the mouth or lips involves the surgical removal of a piece of affected tissue that is sent to a laboratory for histological examination using a microscope (scalpel biopsy). This is painful for patients and involves a delay. The aim of this review was to find out the accuracy of three alternative ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 21 Nov 2013
The detection of oral cavity cancers and potentially malignant disorders in apparently healthy adults
Cancer of the mouth is a serious condition and only half of those that develop the disease manage to survive after five years. It is commonly preceded by visible lesions, which if identified early, can be treated and could result in simpler surgery and much better outcomes. As a result, there is a need to understand how good different types of tests ...