
Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 8 years experience
Hindi EnglishDonald Babu, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 8 years of professional experience. Donald Babu areas of expertise include Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Ependymomas, Prostate Cancer, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Oral or Mouth Cancer.
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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 22 years experience
Hindi English Tamil TeluguS M Shuaib Zaidi, DNB, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 22 years of professional experience. S M Shuaib Zaidi areas of expertise include Oligodendrogliomas, Stomach Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Ovarian Cancer.
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Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, India, Faridabad
Surgical Oncologist • 10 years experience
Hindi EnglishShivam Vatsal Agarwal, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Faridabad, India. The doctor has 10 years of professional experience. Shivam Vatsal Agarwal areas of expertise include Ependymomas, Stomach Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, Lung Cancer.
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Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet, India, Hyderabad
Surgical Oncologist • 19 years experience
English HindiSachin Marda, MS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 19 years of professional experience. Sachin Marda areas of expertise include Mixed Gliomas, Stomach Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.
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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 29 years experience
English HindiPawan Gupta, MS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 29 years of professional experience. Pawan Gupta areas of expertise include Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas.
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Subhash Chandra Chanana, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 53 years of professional experience. Subhash Chandra Chanana areas of expertise include Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Oligodendrogliomas.
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Venkateshwar Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 34 years experience
English HindiDinesh Chandra Katiyar, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 34 years of professional experience. Dinesh Chandra Katiyar areas of expertise include Meningiomas, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Mixed Gliomas, Ovarian Cancer, Skin Cancer.
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nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 25 years experience
English HindiSudeep Sarkar, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Sudeep Sarkar areas of expertise include Cervical Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Meningiomas, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer.
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Metro Hospital, India, Noida
Surgical Oncologist • 18 years experience
English HindiSangram Keshari Sahoo, MBBS- Utkal University, Odisha, India, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Noida, India. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Sangram Keshari Sahoo areas of expertise include Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, Ovarian Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.
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Medanta - The Medicity, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 20 years experience
Hindi EnglishDeepak Sarin, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Deepak Sarin areas of expertise include Oral or Mouth Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Skin Cancer, Meningiomas, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma.
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Apollo Hospitals, India, Hyderabad
Surgical Oncologist • 23 years experience
Telugu English HindiTrilok Pratap Singh Bhandari, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Hyderabad, India. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Trilok Pratap Singh Bhandari areas of expertise include Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer.
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Max Super Specialty Hospital, Vaishali, India, Ghaziabad
Surgical Oncologist • 40 years experience
Hindi EnglishArun Goel, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Ghaziabad, India. The doctor has 40 years of professional experience. Arun Goel areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Stomach Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis.
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HCG Kalinga Rao Road, India, Bangalore
Surgical Oncologist • 45 years experience
Kannada EnglishKS Gopinath, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 45 years of professional experience. KS Gopinath areas of expertise include Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Lung Cancer, Colorectal or Colon Cancer.
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HCG Kalinga Rao Road, India, Bangalore
Surgical Oncologist • 17 years experience
Kannada EnglishPampanagouda SKM, MS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Pampanagouda SKM areas of expertise include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Lung Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas, Pancreatic Cancer.
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Aster CMI Hospital, India, Bangalore
Surgical Oncologist • 18 years experience
English Hindi KannadaJagannath Dixit, MBBS , is a Surgical Oncologist based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Jagannath Dixit areas of expertise include Pancreatic Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Stomach Cancer.
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Oral cancer is cancer that forms in the portion of the mouth. It may be present inside the cheeks, roof, or palate of the mouth, on the surface of the tongue, or on gums and lips. According to studies
While late diagnosis lowers survival rates to roughly 50%, early diagnosis can raise them to 90%. Due to treatment delays and the potential for tumor spread to lymph nodes, a delayed diagnosis worsens control and raises complications. Frequent dental screenings and self-examinations are essential. In India, oral cancer screenings are performed by dentists as part of standard examinations.
Depending on site, stage, and socioeconomic factors, the 10-year survival rate in India varies widely, ranging from about 18% to 57%. Rates are higher than 85–90% for early localised disease, but the results are significantly worse for late-stage diagnoses.
Both play a role in the treatment of oral cancer. Maxillofacial surgeons perform reconstructive, oral, and jaw surgeries. ENT surgeons frequently treat cancers of the throat, tongue base, and oropharynx. Surgeons, oncologists, dentists, and speech therapists collaborate on the multidisciplinary treatment. Medigence offers services such as teleconsultation and second opinion services through its platform.
NHS patients indeed have the right to a second opinion, especially when it comes to cancer treatment. Private consultations may also offer different perspectives or faster access. A second opinion can help clarify surgical risks, treatment type, and staging.
In addition to GMC registration, look for FRCS (ORL-HNS) or FRCS (OMFS) credentials. Expertise is demonstrated by participation in clinical trials, experience in microsurgical reconstruction, and membership in BAHNO or RCSEng.
A Head & Neck MDT, reconstructive microsurgery services, radiotherapy/chemo-oncology facilities, speech and swallow therapy, and intensive care unit backup are some of the key features. High case volumes, accreditation, and a multidisciplinary team approach are essential. Other benefits include clinical outcome audits and participation in research.
Indeed, cancer centres offer rehabilitation services through counsellors, dietitians, dental teams, and speech and swallowing therapists. Support groups, psychological therapy, and outpatient follow-ups are frequently a part of recovery. Certain hospitals provide day units or rehabilitation wards exclusively for patients with head and neck cancer.
Consult NHS trust hospitals that have head and neck oncology units first. Seek out consultants with FRCS credentials and expertise in ENT oncology or oral/maxillofacial surgery. You can find specialists through referrals from your dentist or primary care physician.
Regular specialist reviews, physical examinations, and imaging tests (such as CT or PET scans) are all part of post-treatment follow-up to identify recurrence. Initially, check-ups occur every 6–8 weeks, then every 3–6 months, tapering off over a period of 5 years. Speech and dental evaluations continue the process of rehabilitation and restoration.
Following tumor removal, reconstruction restores appearance and function. Among the methods are local tissue flaps and free flaps (such as those on the fibula or radial forearm). This facilitates speech, chewing, swallowing, and cosmetic results. Speech therapy, physical therapy, and specialised nursing are all part of the recovery process.