ear, nose, and throat disorders
Mouth and Throat Cancer
Prognosis for Mouth and Throat Cancer
The survival rates for people with mouth and throat cancer vary, depending on The original location of the tumor Whether and how far it has spread (the stage) The cause The cure rate for squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth is high if the entire cancer and the surrounding normal tissue are removed before the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. On average, more than 75% of people who have carcinoma of the tongue that has not spread to the lymph nodes survive at least 5 years after the diagnosis. About 75% of people who have carcinoma of the floor of the mouth that has not spread survive at least 5 years after the diagnosis. However, if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate decreases by about half. About 90% of people with carcinoma of the lower lip survive at least 5 years, and the carcinoma rarely spreads. Carcinoma of the upper lip tends to be more aggressive and spreads. On average, 60% of people who have throat cancer survive at least 5 years after the diagnosis. Rates are more than 75% if the cause is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and less than 50% if the cause is something else. 