Cancer of the Oral Mucosa

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (4 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

15 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Cancer of the oral mucosa originates from the mucosa lining of various structures within the oral cavity, including the lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, anterior two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the floor of the mouth, the hard palate, and the retromolar trigone posterior to the wisdom teeth. Primary risk factors for oral mucosal cancer include smoking and alcohol consumption, particularly when combined, while additional risks stem from human papillomavirus infection and stem cell transplants. Clinicians must have a nuanced understanding of the anatomical boundaries and relationships within the oral cavity, including the lower edge of the soft palate, the division between the anterior and posterior sections of the tongue, and the anterior pillars of the tonsils. This knowledge helps differentiate oral cavity structures, particularly the soft palate, from oropharyngeal structures, such as the faucial and lingual tonsils (the tongue base), aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Cancer of the oral mucosa treatment typically revolves around surgery as the mainstay, often with adjuvant radiotherapy for advanced-stage cancers. Single-modality therapy may address early-stage cancers, whereas late-stage cancers necessitate multimodality approaches. This activity explores the primary risk factors of oral mucosal cancers, emphasizing the significant adverse effects of combined smoking and alcohol consumption. This activity involves a multidisciplinary healthcare team elucidating the crucial aspects of the optimal treatment approach for comprehensive diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of patients with oral mucosal cancer. An enhanced understanding of the multifaceted aspects of oral cavity mucosal cancer facilitates its application in clinical settings, ultimately leading to improved patient care.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify risk factors associated with cancer of the oral mucosa, including tobacco and alcohol use, human papillomavirus infection, and stem cell transplants.

  • Implement appropriate treatment strategies based on the stage of cancer of the oral mucosa, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy.

  • Select optimal treatment modalities considering patient-specific factors such as age, overall health, and treatment preferences for managing cancer of the oral mucosa in clinical practice.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists, to comprehensively manage cancer of the oral mucosa and maintain the overall quality of life for patients.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

Deborah Z. on 8/26/2021

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Elizabeth F. on 3/21/2024

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