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Abstract：
Oral cancer is among the six most common cancers worldwide. It is associated with a poor prognosis, delayed clinical diagnosis, absence of a clear biomarker, and expensive treatment choices. It is a serious health risk. Among people with cancer, increased stress and low mood are prevalent psychological issues. One of the most intriguing new technologies for treating anxiety and depression in the clinical setting may be virtual reality (VR). VR has recently emerged as a fascinating remedy for many symptoms in place of conventional exposure-based treatments. Immersion in a virtual world created by a computer reduces avoidance and speeds up the processing of emotions. This case concerns a 40-year-old male who underwent a mandibulectomy for left buccal mucosa carcinoma. The most typical oral side effects following are discomfort, sepsis, difficulty in eating food, and talking difficulties. Pain and difficulty opening his mouth were his main complaints. Additionally, he could not move his tongue, making it challenging for him to speak and swallow. He had chewed tobacco for the previous 10 years. The patient was advised to engage in physiotherapy, which included jaw-opening exercises, gulping exercises, etc., to lessen his discomfort. And to reduce anxiety and stress, VR therapy was given to the patient. The case\'s findings indicate that all goals were achieved and the patient progressed in his daily activities compared to the outcome measures.
摘要：
口腔癌是全球六种最常见的癌症之一。它与不良预后有关，延迟临床诊断，缺乏明确的生物标志物，和昂贵的治疗选择。这是一个严重的健康风险。在癌症患者中，压力增加和情绪低落是普遍存在的心理问题。在临床环境中治疗焦虑和抑郁的最有趣的新技术之一可能是虚拟现实（VR）。VR最近已经成为治疗许多症状的一种迷人的补救措施，取代了传统的基于暴露的治疗方法。沉浸在由计算机创建的虚拟世界中可以减少回避并加快情绪的处理。该病例涉及一名40岁的男性，他因左颊粘膜癌接受了颌骨切除术。以下最典型的口腔副作用是不适，脓毒症,吃食物困难，和说话的困难。疼痛和难以张开嘴是他的主要抱怨。此外,他不能动他的舌头，让他说话和吞咽具有挑战性。在过去的10年里，他一直在嚼烟草。病人被建议进行理疗,其中包括打开下巴的练习，吞咽练习，等。,减轻他的不适。为了减少焦虑和压力，对患者进行VR治疗。该病例的研究结果表明，与结果指标相比，所有目标均已实现，患者的日常活动也取得了进展。
