There is a good chance of a cure if it is diagnosed and treated at an early stage. One important cause for what mouth cancer cannot be spotted early is because most patients consult dentists only. Unfortunately, in the medical practice, dentists are not always trained in oncology. Therefore, suspicious lumps or abnormalities in oral tissues do not receive the appropriate care and may go unnoticed.

Treatment options depend of several factors as location and stage of the cancer and may include:

- Surgery.

- Chemotherapy

- Radiotherapy

- Biological therapy (monoclonal antibodies)

These methods are frequently used combined.