Identifying Causes And Symptoms Of Tongue Cancer For Diagnosis
When cancer cells afflict the tongue region, it causes tongue cancer. It could either be malignant or benign, on most occasions, the latter. Tongue cancer is common in oral cavity and more serious than other forms of oral cancer.
Tongue cancer symptoms include appearance of white colored patch, ulcers, bumps, bad breath, pain, salivary abnormalities, problems with speech, swallowing, eating and eventually stiff muscles of the tongue with increased throat blockage affecting breathing. If left untreated, it spreads to other areas of the mouth and body systems. People consuming tobacco, alcohol and wearing dentures stand a high risk of developing tongue cancer. It usually affects males above 60 and less likely afflicts women or those under 40.
Tongue cancer diagnosis is done by visual examination and possibly conducting a biopsy of tumor growth. The modes of treatment (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery) depend on severity of the case. When detected early, tongue cancer has 80 % success rate. Routine dental check-ups twice a year, abstinence from smoking, limited alcohol intake, and fitting dentures properly helps prevent tongue cancer. Visit your dentist if you feel you have any of these symptoms.
Filed under: Natural Remedies on December 1st, 2009
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