Background: Oral cancer is a highly preventable disease, being caused by the use of tobacco and its products, either with or without alcohol. According to WHO research, 50% increase in oral cancers by the year 2025 is expected. Methods: Detailed history was recorded in a proforma, regarding age, sex, presenting complaints, habits of chewing tobacco, pan and gutkha, habit of smoking and consumption of alcohol. Thorough examination of oral cavity was done and site of growth was noted. Results: Classification of TNM staging found that 56% of patients were in a stage of IVA, 31% were in stage III and remaining 13% were in stage. Conclusions: Lymph node status varied significantly according to size and depth of infiltration of lesion.
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