[Table/Fig-1]:
Demographic, clinical and treatment modality characteristics of the study group.
| Variable | Category | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total no. | 50 | |
| Age | Range | 32-65 |
| Mean | 48.56 | |
| Gender | Male | 40 (80) |
| Female | 10 (20) | |
| Tumor site | Base of tongue | 18 (36) |
| Lateral surface of tongue | 12 (24) | |
| Buccal mucosa | 10 (20) | |
| Lower lip | 2 (4) | |
| Alveolus maxilla | 4 (8) | |
| Alveolus mandible | 4 (8) | |
| Clinical presentation | Ulceration | 20 (40) |
| Xerostomia | 15 (30) | |
| Dysphagia | 10 (20) | |
| Asymptomatic | 5 (10) | |
| Treatment modality | Radiotherapy | 14 (28) |
| Chemotherapy | 20 (40) | |
| Combination of RT & CT | 16 (32) |