Table 1. Detail of clinical samples used in the study.
| Variable Considered | Healthy Volunteers | Healthy Volunteers (with tobacco history) | OSCC patients | OSCC patients with tumor recurrence (post cisplatin treatment) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Number of Male / Female (Mixed) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Tobacco history | Tobacco consumption/ chewing/smoking habit | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tumor site | No tumor is seen | No tumor is seen | Buccal Mucosa, Tongue, and Floor of Mouth | Buccal Mucosa, Tongue, and Floor of Mouth | |
| Tumor size | T1 & T2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| T3 & T4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Lymph node | Positive | No | No | 3 | |
| Metastasis | Positive | No | No | 0 | 0 |