Oral Cancer: Early Warning Signs, Risk Factors & Treatment Options | Dr. Mehul Bhansali
Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in India, yet it's also one of the most preventable and curable when caught early. Are you missing the warning signs? In this episode of Jas-Health, Dr. Mehul Bhansali, Surgical Oncologist at Jaslok Hospital specialising in head and neck cancers, explains the early warning signs of oral cancer, the major risk factors, and the full range of treatment options from surgery to reconstruction. What you'll learn: ✅ What is oral cancer and which areas does it affect? ✅ Early warning signs you should never ignore (ulcers, white/red patches, difficulty swallowing) ✅ Main risk factors: tobacco, gutka, pan masala, alcohol, HPV ✅ How is oral cancer diagnosed? (Biopsy, imaging, staging) ✅ Surgical treatment options including flap reconstruction ✅ Role of radiation and chemotherapy in oral cancer ✅ Can oral cancer be prevented? Practical steps 👨⚕️ About Dr. Mehul Bhansali: Dr. Bhansali is a specialist surgical oncologist at Jaslok Hospital with expertise in oral cancer, head and neck cancers, and reconstructive surgery. Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai











