Tongue cancer is most common cancer of ...

Tongue cancer is most common cancer of oral cavity in India Most commonly presents as ulcer which does not heal , initially painless to begin with Which becomes painful later. Common sites are side of tongue, back of tongue and floor of tongue. Tobacco chewers are at high risk or ill fitting dentures predisposes to tongue cancer. Biopsy is done to confirm diagnosis Early treatment in initial stages in form of surgery gives good outcome without, any speech or swallowing defects. Therefore early intervention leads to faster diagnosis and early treatment for good outcomes. Avoiding pan chewing, smoking, alcohol, spicy food and maintaining good oral hyiegene prevents tongue cancer