Chewing tobacco can cause many types of cancer, including cancer of the mouth, tongue, gums, stomach, oesophagus (throat) and bladder. Heavy users might also notice that their teeth can start to get worn down and stained by the chewing tobacco, which can also cause the gums to recede. Regular chewing tobacco use is linked to higher heart attack risks too, since it is known to raise blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
The main cancers caused by tobacco chewing are : oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and verrucous carcinoma; oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) (leukoplakia, erythroplakia and erythroleukoplakia); and tobacco pouch lesions.
Treatment includes surgery and radiation therapy. In some cases, chemotherapy may be required. Surgery may involve the removal of bone , part of tongue , cheek , lymph nodes etc. depending on the stage of cancer .
The above shown patient suffered from oral cancer. Surgery was performed for one side of the face resulting into loss of form and function of the face and mouth .
The treatment provided was mainly focused on restoring the FORM OF THE FACE and FUCTION OF THE MOUTH.
