
Apollo Hospital, India, Chennai
Surgical Oncologist • 28 years experience
Tamil EnglishVikas Mahajan, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Vikas Mahajan areas of expertise include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Meningiomas, Oligodendrogliomas.
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Artemis Health Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 18 years experience
Hindi EnglishBiswajyoti Hazarika, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Biswajyoti Hazarika areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ependymomas, Skin Cancer, Prostate Cancer.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 23 years experience
Hindi EnglishB Niranjan Naik, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. B Niranjan Naik areas of expertise include Skin Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas.
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Clear Medi Hospital, Karkardooma, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 17 years experience
Hindi EnglishVishal Bansal, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Vishal Bansal areas of expertise include Meningiomas, Stomach Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer.
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Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula, India, Panjim
Surgical Oncologist • 28 years experience
Hindi EnglishShekhar Salkar, MS - General Surgery - University Of Bombay, 1996 , is a Surgical Oncologist based in Panjim, India. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Shekhar Salkar areas of expertise include Oligodendrogliomas, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Stomach Cancer.
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Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, India, Chennai
Surgical Oncologist • 41 years experience
Tamil EnglishS Jagadesh Chandra Bose, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 41 years of professional experience. S Jagadesh Chandra Bose areas of expertise include Ependymomas, Mixed Gliomas, Meningiomas, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer.
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Jaypee Hospital, India, Noida
Surgical Oncologist • 31 years experience
Telugu EnglishMalay Nandy, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Noida, India. The doctor has 31 years of professional experience. Malay Nandy areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Oligodendrogliomas, Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Stomach Cancer.
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Apollo Hospital International Limited, India, Ahmedabad
Surgical Oncologist • 31 years experience
Hindi EnglishDarshit Dalal, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has 31 years of professional experience. Darshit Dalal areas of expertise include Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.
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Apollo Spectra Hospitals, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 31 years experience
Hindi EnglishPraveen Kumar Garg, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 31 years of professional experience. Praveen Kumar Garg areas of expertise include Mixed Gliomas, Ovarian Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Ependymomas, Oligodendrogliomas.
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Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 44 years experience
Hindi EnglishUrvashi Jha, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 44 years of professional experience. Urvashi Jha areas of expertise include Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Female Infertility, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer.
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Kaushal Yadav, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 19 years of professional experience. Kaushal Yadav areas of expertise include Stomach Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ependymomas, Lung Cancer, Mixed Gliomas.
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Apollo Hospital International Limited, India, Ahmedabad
Surgical Oncologist • 20 years experience
Hindi EnglishVishal Choksi, DNB, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Ahmedabad, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Vishal Choksi areas of expertise include Stomach Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Meningiomas, Cervical Cancer.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 42 years experience
Hindi EnglishSabyasachi Bal, DNB, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 42 years of professional experience. Sabyasachi Bal areas of expertise include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Pancreatic Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal or Colon Cancer.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 26 years experience
Hindi EnglishVedant Kabra, MS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Vedant Kabra areas of expertise include Skin Cancer, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Oligodendrogliomas.
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Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, India, Kolkata
Surgical Oncologist • 30 years experience
Hindi EnglishShaikat Gupta, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Kolkata, India. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Shaikat Gupta areas of expertise include Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.
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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.