Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments that treat this condition Cancer Care at Mayo Clinic Head and Neck Cancer Center Oncology (Medical) Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstruction Clinic Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral Cavity Cancer and Reconstruction Clinic in Minnesota Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Plastic Surgery Radiation Oncology Areas that research this condition Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Research ResearchMayo Clinic head and neck surgery research is focusing on developing new treatments for mouth cancer that improve quality of life and increase the possibility of a cure. Mouth cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation recognizes the institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. PublicationsSee a list of publications on mouth cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Garces, Yolanda I. M.D. Mansfield, Aaron S. M.D. Minnesota Molina, Julian R. M.D., Ph.D. Minnesota Moore, Eric J. M.D. Minnesota Okuno, Scott H. M.D. Minnesota Price, Daniel L. M.D. Minnesota Smith, David I. Ph.D. Minnesota By Mayo Clinic Staff Mouth cancer care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Diagnosis & treatmentCare at Mayo Clinic Jan. 16, 2025 Print Living with mouth cancer? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Head & Neck Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Head & Neck Cancer Discussions Parotid gland tumor. Will need surgery. Your experience at Mayo? 34 Replies Mon, Apr 27, 2026 chevron-right Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment? 168 Replies Thu, Apr 23, 2026 chevron-right What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube? 38 Replies Tue, Mar 31, 2026 chevron-right See more discussions Related Lip cancer Mouth cancer — red sore Mouth cancer — white patches Mouth cancer FAQs What is mouth cancer? A Mayo Clinic expert explains Show more related content Associated Procedures Brachytherapy Chemotherapy CT scan Home enteral nutrition Integrative medicine Massage therapy MRI Needle biopsy Positron emission tomography scan Radiation therapy Tracheostomy Transoral robotic surgery X-ray Show more associated procedures News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Q&A: Understanding surgical options for oral cancer Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Mouth cancerSymptoms&causesDiagnosis&treatmentDoctors&departmentsCare atMayoClinic Research: It's all about patients Show transcript for video Research: It's all about patients [MUSIC PLAYING] Joseph Sirven, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic: Mayo's mission is about the patient. The patient comes first. So the mission and research here is to advance how we can best help the patient, how to make sure the patient comes first in care. So in many ways, it's a cycle. It can start with as simple as an idea worked on in a laboratory, brought to the patient bedside, and if everything goes right — and let's say it's helpful or beneficial — then brought on as a standard approach. And I think that is one of the unique characteristics of Mayo's approach to research — that patient-centeredness — that really helps to put it in its own spotlight. CON-20155327 Diseases & Conditions Mouth cancer