Oral & Facial Cancer

Early diagnosis of oral or pharyngeal cancer and head-and-neck skin cancer, such as melanoma is vitally important to saving lives. In the Fort Worth, Arlington and Weatherford areas Dr. Mike Zide is a specialist with more than 30 years experience in the diagnosis and treatment of oral and facial skin cancer.

"Oral cancers are very dangerous because many times they are only discovered after the cancer has metastasized to another location," said Dr. Zide. "There are several types of oral cancers, but around 90 percent are squamous cell carcinomas. Oral cancer many times grows unnoticed by the patient because it can thrive without producing pain or symptoms, and because it has a high risk of producing second, primary tumors."

Dr. Zide is specialized in identifying and treating skin cancer of the face, head and neck. The most dangerous type of skin cancer is melanoma, causing 77 percent of all skin cancer-related deaths. (Source: American Cancer Society). The main cause of facial skin cancer is thought to be sun exposure. Skin cancer accounts for five percent of all cancers in men and four percent of all cancers in women. Pigmented markings of the skin are know as moles, which are groups of melanocytes in the skin. While moles are generally harmless, they can become cancerous. Each week for the Fort Worth, Arlington and Weatherford areas, Dr. Zide holds clinics for the diagnosis and treatment of oral and skin cancers of the head and neck region.

Dr. Zide has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on the subjects of Oral Cancer, Tumors and Facial Skin Cancers, and has written textbook chapters on oral and facial skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Zide is a professional educator, and teaches advanced clinical pathways for oral and facial skin cancer treatment to oral and maxillofacial surgery residents through the University of Texas Health Science Center Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery located at John Peter Smith Hospital. Dr. Zide is a renowned lecturer on the subject of oral and facial skin cancer treatment.

Commonly treated problems:

• Salivary gland disease
• Oral growths, lip problems
• Moles, skin tags and keloids
• Premalignant spots (skin crusts and oral leukoplakia)
• Head and neck skin cancer

Causes:

Most growths occur randomly. Some, however, are from smoking, sun exposure or heredity.

Treatment:

Based upon correct diagnosis to obtain the optimal cosmetic and life-saving result.

Outcome:

With more than 60 years combined experience, our surgeons plan to resolve pathological problems with the least pain and best cosmetic result.