Tumor budding may spare early oral cancer patients unnecessary neck surgery

NCT ID NCT02743832

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a feature called tumor budding can guide doctors in deciding if lymph node removal in the neck is necessary for early-stage oral cancer. About 524 patients will be followed for five years to compare survival and quality of life between those who get standard neck dissection and those who get a more tailored approach. The goal is to avoid unnecessary surgery without compromising outcomes.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Guanghua School of Stomatolagy, Hospital of Stomatology Sun Yat-sen University

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    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China

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