Understanding Oral Cancers & Jaw Cysts in Telangana
Telangana tops India’s charts for oral cancer due to tobacco chewing, gutkha, and alcohol consumption. Late detection often results from ignoring chronic ulcers or jaw swelling. Ajuda Hospitals runs screening camps across Kukatpally, Warangal, and Siddipet, steering suspicious cases into our NABH-accredited onco-maxillofacial clinic.
Our team pairs early biopsy with margin-controlled surgery, reconstruction, and long-term rehabilitation. By providing cashless access through Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, and corporate TPAs, we remove cost barriers and keep patients close to home instead of travelling to metro centres.
When to Consult Our Specialists
⚠️ Do not delay care if you notice:
- ✓ Non-healing ulcer or patch in mouth
- ✓ Jaw swelling, numbness, or loose teeth without gum disease
- ✓ Blood in saliva, difficulty swallowing, or voice changes
- ✓ Jaw cyst seen on dental X-ray or CBCT
Nicotine users, betel nut chewers, and those with family history of oral cancer should schedule periodic screening—even without symptoms.
Our Diagnostic Approach
Detailed Oral Examination
Maxillofacial surgeons inspect lesions with adjuncts like Toluidine blue and VELscope to highlight suspicious areas. Photos document progress.
Biopsy & Histopathology
Incisional or excisional biopsy samples are examined in-house by NABL-accredited pathologists. Immunohistochemistry clarifies difficult cases.
Advanced Imaging
Contrast CT, MRI, and PET-CT stage tumors. Neck ultrasounds detect nodal disease. CBCT assesses jaw cyst extent and relation to teeth.
Tumor Board Planning
Weekly board unites surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, nutrition, psychology, and rehab teams to craft comprehensive plans.
Treatment Pathways
- Wide Local Excision & Neck Dissection: Frozen sections secure negative margins. Neck dissection clears nodal disease per NCCN/ICMR algorithms.
- Reconstruction & Rehabilitation: Fibula or iliac crest flaps restore jaw continuity. Dental implants, speech therapy, and swallow rehab reinstate function.
- Jaw Cyst Management: Decompression, enucleation, and bone grafts treat odontogenic cysts. Regular imaging tracks healing.
- Adjuvant Therapy: Radiation, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy delivered with partner oncologists and supported by side-effect management.
- Supportive Care: Nutritionists maintain weight with high-protein Indian meal plans. Pain specialists manage neuropathic pain.
- Survivorship & Cessation: Lifestyle clinic addresses tobacco cessation, physiotherapy, and psychological support to prevent relapse.
What to Expect: Your Care Journey
- Day 1-3: Clinical exam, imaging, and biopsy. Financial counselling arranges insurance approvals.
- Week 1: Tumor board discussion, surgical date confirmation, prehabilitation for nutrition and airway management.
- Hospital Stay: Surgery with ICU monitoring. Early mobilisation and swallow assessments start on Day 2.
- Weeks 2-6: Pathology reviewed. Adjuvant therapy begins if indicated. Speech and swallow therapy intensifies.
- Months 3-12: Surveillance schedule, lifestyle coaching, and dental rehabilitation to restore chewing and speech.
Technology & Innovation
Ajuda employs intraoperative frozen section, nerve monitoring, and piezoelectric saws. 3D printing enables cutting guides and reconstructive plates. Our EMR tracks follow-up milestones, ensuring nutritional supplements, speech therapy, and imaging occur on time.
Benefits include:
- Reduced need for repeat surgeries due to real-time margin checks
- Better nerve preservation, supporting speech and sensation
- Coordinated multi-specialty care accessible under one roof
Preventing Complications
We optimise nutrition pre-surgery, vaccinate against influenza/pneumonia for immunosuppressed patients, and monitor for lymphedema. Shoulder physiotherapy begins early after neck dissection. Dental hygiene programs prevent radiation caries.
Why Ajuda for Oral Cancer & Cyst Care?
🧬 Tumor Board Expertise
Head & neck surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and rehab teams create unified plans grounded in NCCN/ICMR guidance.
💬 Multilingual Counselling
Telugu, Hindi, and Urdu support ensures families from Hyderabad, Nalgonda, and Karimnagar understand every decision.
🏥 Cashless Access
Dedicated desk manages Aarogyasri, Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, and corporate insurance pre-authorisations without delay.
Take the First Step
Don’t ignore suspicious lesions or jaw lumps. Call 9010550550, message on WhatsApp, or fill in the contact form for a fast-track biopsy and tumor board review at Ajuda Hospitals.