Oral Cancer in Stage 3: Doctors Discuss Cure, Survival & New Technologies

• A 45-year-old's son asks about his father's Stage 3 oral cancer cure and longevity, currently undergoing chemotherapy.
• Dr. Shyam Agarwal notes 70-80% of oral cancer cases in India are detected in advanced stages (3 or 4), reducing 5-year survival to under 30%.
• Early detection (Stage 1 or 2) offers over 80% cure rate; delay in seeking treatment turns curable disease severe.
• Dr. Sultan A Pradhan highlights screening benefits, reducing mortality by 24-30% by catching disease pre-cancer.
• Over 90% of oral cancers in India are linked to tobacco; new technologies like DNA deep sequencing promise earlier detection and personalized treatment.