
Artemis Health Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 20 years experience
Hindi EnglishParveen Yadav, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Gurgaon, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Parveen Yadav areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Mixed Gliomas.
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Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 14 years experience
Hindi EnglishKrutarth D Thakar, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 14 years of professional experience. Krutarth D Thakar areas of expertise include Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Lung Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, Pancreatic Cancer.
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute, India, Gurgaon
Surgical Oncologist • 21 years experience
Hindi EnglishPushpinder Gulia, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Pushpinder Gulia areas of expertise include Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ependymomas, Skin Cancer.
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Ruby Hall Clinic, India, Pune
Surgical Oncologist • 25 years experience
Hindi EnglishGajanan A Kanitkar, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Pune, India. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Gajanan A Kanitkar areas of expertise include Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Oral or Mouth Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ependymomas, Breast Cancer.
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Apollo Hospital, India, Chennai
Surgical Oncologist • 15 years experience
Tamil EnglishN S Vimalathithan, MBBS , is a Surgical Oncologist based in Chennai, India. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. N S Vimalathithan areas of expertise include Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer.
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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 32 years experience
Hindi EnglishSandeep Mehta, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 32 years of professional experience. Sandeep Mehta areas of expertise include Oral or Mouth Cancer, Larynx Cancer.
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Wockhardt Hospital, Umrao, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 20 years experience
Hindi EnglishSanghavi Meghal Jayant, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Sanghavi Meghal Jayant areas of expertise include Ovarian Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, Ependymomas, Oligodendrogliomas, Cervical Cancer.
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Fortis Hospital, Mulund, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 24 years experience
Hindi EnglishAnil Heroor, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 24 years of professional experience. Anil Heroor areas of expertise include Mixed Gliomas, Meningiomas, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer.
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Fortis Hospital, Mulund, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 51 years experience
Hindi EnglishArun Behl, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 51 years of professional experience. Arun Behl areas of expertise include Oligodendrogliomas, Meningiomas, Lung Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma, Ependymomas.
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Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta, India, Bangalore
Surgical Oncologist • 16 years experience
Kannada EnglishSatyajit Godhi, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Bangalore, India. The doctor has 16 years of professional experience. Satyajit Godhi areas of expertise include Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Skin Cancer.
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Aster Medcity, India, Kochi
Surgical Oncologist • 18 years experience
Malayalam HindiMayuri Rajapurkar, MCh in Head Neck Surgical Oncology (Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi), is a Surgical Oncologist based in Kochi, India. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Mayuri Rajapurkar areas of expertise include Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma.
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Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 31 years experience
Hindi EnglishRohit Nayyar, MCh, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 31 years of professional experience. Rohit Nayyar areas of expertise include Mixed Gliomas, Ependymomas, Prostate Cancer, Meningiomas, Skin Cancer.
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Fortis Hospital, India, Mohali
Surgical Oncologist • 57 years experience
Hindi EnglishJai Dev Wig, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mohali, India. The doctor has 57 years of professional experience. Jai Dev Wig areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors, Skin Cancer, Meningiomas, Rectal Cancer.
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nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, India, Mumbai
Surgical Oncologist • 40 years experience
Hindi EnglishSudesh Phanse, DNB, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Mumbai, India. The doctor has 40 years of professional experience. Sudesh Phanse areas of expertise include Mixed Gliomas, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal or Colon Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Cervical Cancer.
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Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, India, Delhi
Surgical Oncologist • 38 years experience
Hindi EnglishHarit Chaturvedi, MBBS, is a Surgical Oncologist based in Delhi, India. The doctor has 38 years of professional experience. Harit Chaturvedi areas of expertise include Oligodendrogliomas, Pancreatic Cancer, Mixed Gliomas, Skin Cancer, Prostate 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.