If you or someone you love is facing a mouth cancer diagnosis, MSK experts can help. If you want to learn about surgeries to treat mouth (oral) cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain types of ...

Reconstructive surgery may be needed after a large tumor is removed. Reconstructive surgery helps to rebuild the area and restore how the throat works. Your surgeon will often take tissue and blood ...

• Removal and/or radiation of lymph nodes, especially of those in the underarm, groin, pelvis, or neck. • Infection or slow healing after surgery. • A tumor that affects or blocks the lymph ducts, ...