LOCALLY ADVANCED UNRESECTABLE CANCER OF THE UPPER RIGHT ALVEOLUS: A CASE REPORT

Background: Locally advanced oral cancers are very common as most of the patients report late to seek treatment. The overall 5-year survival is about 50%. Many treatment modalities have been employed such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, chemoradiotherapy and others. However, there is still a need to search for the most appropriate therapeutic options that can further increase the patients’ survival. Objective: The manuscript discussed various advances available in treatment of locally advanced oral cancer. Methods: Here we present the case of a 41-year-old male patient of locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma of the right upper alveolus. Results: Our patient underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery. Discussion: We discuss various modalities of management available in treatment of locally advanced with emerging novel therapies to existing. Conclusions: Management of locally advanced oral cancer requires a multidisciplinary team approach.