Treatment for verrucous
How is verrucous carcinoma treated? Healthcare providers usually perform surgery to remove the tumor. If cancer has spread into surrounding tissues or if you have many lesions, your healthcare provider may recommend: Radiation.
Verrucous carcinoma is a slow-growing, low-grade type of squamous cell carcinoma that typically affects the mucous membranes or skin of the head and neck region, particularly the oral cavity. The treatment of verrucous carcinoma usually involves surgical excision, which involves removing the tumor along with a margin of healthy tissue to ensure complete removal. If the tumor is small, localized, and has not spread to nearby lymph nodes or distant organs, surgery alone may be sufficient to achieve cure. However, in some cases, radiation therapy or chemotherapy may also be used, either alone or in combination with surgery, particularly if the tumor is large or has spread to nearby tissues. The prognosis for verrucous carcinoma is generally good, with a high cure rate if detected and treated early. However, if left untreated or not completely removed, it can progress to a more aggressive form of squamous cell carcinoma, which can be more difficult to treat and have a poorer prognosis. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention promptly if you notice any suspicious skin or mucosal lesions.