Lip cancer has already metastasized to lymph nodes, and most of them can be clinically cured if actively treated.
1. Lip cancer refers to the cancer that occurs in the mucous membrane of the red edge of the lips, mainly squamous carcinoma, adenocarcinoma is less common. Lip cancer is common in the lower lip, with herpes-type ulcers and scabs in the early stage and crater-like ulcers or cauliflower-like lumps in the later stage.
2. Lip cancer grows slowly, and local infiltration or metastasis to lymph nodes can occur in late stage. Lower lip cancer mostly metastasizes to lymph nodes under chin and mandible, while upper lip cancer mostly metastasizes to lymph nodes in front of ear, mandible and neck.
3. For those with lymph node metastasis, resection of primary foci plus neck lymph node dissection can be carried out, and local radiotherapy can be used to prevent recurrence after operation, which can generally achieve better therapeutic effect. According to the clinical statistics of Ninth Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the 5-year survival rate of lip cancer can reach 85.7%, with better prognosis.
If you find any discomfort in your lips, you should consult a doctor in time, complete the examination, make a clear diagnosis, and standardize the treatment under the guidance of professional stomatologists.