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Asking for a friend " what sort of doctor would handle possible cancer of the gums"?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

ENT: Ear/nose/throat doctor for starters, usually in conjunction with medical and radiation oncologists. Patients are best served by multidisciplinary teams.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 4/8/2014

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