Oral Cancer and Precancerous Lesions: Advances in Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Therapy
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Causes, Screening and Diagnosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Interests: oral cancer; dentistry; oral rehabiliation; laser therapy
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Dear Colleagues,
Oral cancer remains one of the most aggressive malignancies of the head and neck, often diagnosed at advanced stages, which significantly reduces patient survival rates. The early recognition of potentially malignant oral disorders (PMODs), such as leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and oral lichen planus, plays a pivotal role in preventing malignant transformation. This Special Issue will gather cutting-edge research, reviews, and clinical studies focused on epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic approaches in oral cancer and oral lesions. Particular attention will be given to the development of molecular and imaging biomarkers, innovative surgical and nonsurgical treatments, and preventive and multidisciplinary strategies to improve patient outcomes. By bridging basic science and clinical practice, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of current challenges and future directions in the management of oral cancer and precancerous lesions.
Dr. Maria Maddalena Marrapodi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- potentially malignant oral disorders (PMODs)
- malignant transformation
- oral cancer and precancerous lesions
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