Overview
The diagnosis of cancer in a patient is often accompanied by disbelief and feelings of helplessness. The feeling of helplessness may be partly due to a lack of knowledge and awareness of the many treatment options available.
This series of brochures will provide you information on common head and neck cancers, focusing on the following:
For more information about the condition and treatment options, please consult a head and neck cancer specialist.
Causes
However, patients with no previous history of smoking or excessive alcohol intake may also be diagnosed with this cancer.
Detection & Treatment
Examinations and Tests
Your doctor will examine the growth / ulcer on the tongue and check if the adjacent structures (e.g. floor of the mouth and the jaw bone) are affected.
Two types of investigations are required:
Treatment
The treatment of tongue cancers depends on the stage of disease:
Surgical removal of a tongue tumour will affect your speech and eating. The degree of impairment depends on the size of the tumour and the amount of tongue that is surgically removed.Your doctors may recommend reconstruction of the tongue when necessary, and refer you for speech and swallowing rehabilitation.
Care Management
Specialties & Services
