Oral Cancer Center - Tigard, ORTigard Oncologist Doctors for Oral CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. They decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. Specialty: Medical Oncology Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Tigard * Compass Oncology  Providence Onclgy/Hemtlgy Wstsd  Compass Oncology  Providence Liver Cancer Clinic  Oregon Health Science Urology  Oregon Health Science Urology  Oregon Health & Science Systems  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  OHSU Oncology Department  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  Oregon Health Sciences Univ HEM  OHSU Knight Cancer Care Center  Northwest Urological Clinic PC  Northwest Urological Clinic PC  Childrens Cancer & Blood Disrdr  Childrens Cancer & Blood Disrdr  Providence Oncology & Hematolgy  Providence Oncology & Hematolgy  Providence Oncology & Hematolgy  Providence Oncology & Hematolgy  Providence Oncology & Hematolgy  Portland Surgical Oncology  Compass Oncology  Portland Surgical Oncology  Corvallis Clinic PC  Cascade Surgical Oncology PC Tigard, OregonUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
2013-05-19
2013-06-08
2013-06-14
2013-06-14
2013-06-29
2013-07-13
2013-08-03
2013-08-17
2013-09-22
Oral CancerThe mouth and throatThis booklet is about cancers that occur in the mouth (oral cavity) and the part of the throat at the back of the mouth (Read the Oral Cancer article » Other Related Oral Cancer ArticlesEmergency Contact for Tigard
Nearby Tigard Hospitals *Legacy Meridian Park Hospital Providence St Vincent Med Ctr VA Medical Center-Portland Doernbecher Children's Hospital Oregon Health Science Univ Hosp Shriners Hospital For Children Providence Milwaukie Hospital Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Rehab Institute Of Oregon Oregon State Hospital-Portland Children's Hosp Legacy Emanuel Emanuel Medical Center Willamette Falls Medical Center Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center Providence Portland Medical Ctr Providence Newberg Med Ctr Adventist Medical Center Tuality Community Hospital Portland VA Med Ctr-Vancouver Memorial Health Center Peacehealth Southwest Med Centr Tuality Forest Grove Hospital Legacy Mount Hood Medical Ctr Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Ctr Willamette Valley Med Ctr Silverton Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Oral Cancer by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
13 articles-
Toothache
- Toothache usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity,
-
Alcoholism
- Alcoholism is a disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as losing a job or getting
-
Tongue Problems
- There are a variety of diseases and conditions that can cause tongue problems, discoloration, and soreness. Though most tongue problems are not serious.
-
Cancer
- Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer
-
Genital Warts (HPV)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. HPV is primarily transmitted by sexual contact. While
-
Genital Warts in Men (HPV Virus)
- The HPV virus (genital warts) in men can cause health problems. Genital warts are confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals or around the anus.
-
Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and neck cancer is cancer of the oral cavity, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, or lymph nodes in the upper part
-
Cancer Risk Factors
- Though it's difficult to say why some people develop cancer while others don't, research shows that certain risk factors increase a person's odds of developing
-
Leukoplakia
- Leukoplakia is a white or gray patch that develops on the tongue or inside the cheek. Causes of Leukoplakia may include irritation from rough teeth fillings
-
Smoking (How to Quit Smoking)
- Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or "passive smoke" also
-
Smokeless Tobacco
- Smokeless tobacco can have negative health effects such as cancers, poor oral health (gum disease and tooth decay), infertility, pregnancy complications,
-
Cancer Fatigue
- Cancer fatigue is a lack of energy that is caused by cancer or cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation, biological therapy, or bone marrow
-
Cancer Prevention
- Certain behavioral, lifestyle, and environmental factors contribute to cancer. Cancer prevention involves modifying these factors to decrease cancer risk.
-
Toothache
-
Medications
5 articles -
Procedures & Tests
15 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
4 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
2 articles -
Health News
15 articles -
Health Features
11 articles
