Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Verrucous carcinoma is a slow growing cancer. The treatment you have undergone appears appropriate.

Generally all these cancers are related to tobacco. Any form like smoking or pan chewing must be totally avoided (NO reduction is acceptable). This will reduce the chances but if the patient already had this habit for a few years, adequate damage has already been done. Make sure that tobacco is avoided and oral hygeine is maintained. Get checked with your doctor regularly. Consume a lot of fruits, fresh green leafy vegetables. Consult your doctor regarding anti-oxidants. He/she may prescribe you some.

Generally they are slow growing and surgery should suffice. But since they are tobacco related, there could be susceptibility to cancer of upper aerodigestive tract (mouth, tongue, palate, phayrnx, voice box, lungs) which could be a cause of concern for a new lesion to occur. But overall, verrucous cancers have good prognosis.

Hope this answers your query. let me know if you require further clarification.

Regards

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Hi,

Thanks for the follow up.

Small focus of squamous cell carcinoma should be OK. Please look into the pathology report of nodal spread. If there are no nodal disease, outlook should be good.

He could remain active.

Please see the earlier answer for activities to avoid, like no smoking etc.

Hope I had been able to clear your doubts.

Regards

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