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The upper jaw
Discuss the affected part of the maxilla and how treatment may relate to eating, speech, and facial support.
Oral Cancer
Maxillary Cancer
Specialist assessment of cancer involving the upper jaw, including treatment and reconstructive planning.
Maxillary Cancer
What this visit covers.
Specialist assessment of cancer involving the upper jaw, including treatment and reconstructive planning.
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Your assessment
The consultation brings together your examination, medical history, and any existing reports. Further investigations are discussed according to the findings.
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Your care plan
Discuss the proposed treatment, alternatives, recovery, and follow-up with Dr. Saha. The plan is individual to your diagnosis and care needs.
About Maxillary Cancer
Cancer of the upper jaw.
The maxilla forms the upper jaw, the roof of the mouth, and the floor of the nose and eye socket. Cancer here may first appear as a non-healing ulcer on the upper gum or palate, loose upper teeth, a blocked nose on one side, or swelling of the cheek.
Surgery may remove part of the upper jaw. The gap this leaves between the mouth and nose is then closed — with a reconstructive flap or a custom-made plate called an obturator — so that eating and speech can return.
Related care
Other visits in this area.
Oral Cancer Surgery
Surgical assessment and treatment planning for oral cancer, including discussion of reconstruction and continuing care.
Explore care
Tongue Cancer
Specialist care for cancer of the tongue, with speech, swallowing, and reconstruction considered during planning.
Explore care
Jaw Cancer
Assessment and surgical planning for cancer affecting the jaw, with attention to chewing and jaw reconstruction.
Explore care
Maxillary Cancer
Talk through this before you decide.
Call, or send a request with what you have noticed. Family members are welcome in the room.
