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Cancer of the Tongue

Source: www.cancer.med.umich.edu
Topic: Mouth
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Sort Desciption: is a malignant tumor that begins as a small lump, a firm white patch, or a sore (ulcer) on the tongue. If untreated, the tumor may spread throughout the tongue to the floor of the mouth and to the gum (jaws). ...

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Cancer of the tongue
is a malignant tumor that begins as a small lump, a firm white patch, or a sore (ulcer) on the tongue. If untreated, the tumor may spread throughout the tongue to the floor of the mouth and to the gum (jaws). As a tumor grows, it becomes more life threatening by spreading (metastasizing) to lymph nodes in the neck and later to the rest of the body.

How does it occur?
Tongue cancer is one of the more common and serious types of mouth cancer. It mainly occurs in people who smoke cigarettes, pipes, or cigars or use smokeless tobacco. People who drink large amounts of alcohol and use tobacco are especially at risk. Tongue cancer is rare in people under age 40 and people who do not use tobacco or alcohol. It is most common after age 60.

What are the symptoms?
Tongue cancer begins as a small lump or thick white patch. It may or may not be painful or tender. Over time this lump turns into an ulcer with a firm, raised rim and a center that bleeds easily. The tongue becomes rigid and hard to move if the tumor grows large enough. Eventually, the tumor may make swallowing and speech difficult.

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