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Learn About Tongue Cancer

What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?
Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.
What are the symptoms of Tongue Cancer?
Signs and symptoms of tongue (oral) cancer include white or red patches, a sore that will not heal, bleeding, problems with pain when swallowing, a neck or mouth lump, trouble chewing, swallowing, or moving the tongue or jaw, jaw swelling, or a sore throat.
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What are the current treatments for Tongue Cancer?
Treatment is determined by the type of tongue cancer cells and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination.
Who are the top Tongue Cancer Local Doctors?
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology

Mskcc Surgery Group

1133 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
Experience:
36+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Ian Ganly is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ganly has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

400 Parnassus Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Patrick Ha is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ha and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Jatin P. Shah
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Hematology Oncology
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Hematology Oncology
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English

Jatin Shah is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shah and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

What are the latest Tongue Cancer Clinical Trials?
A Multi-center Observational Clinical Study on the Development of Artificial Intelligence-Based Gastric Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Technology Using Multi-Omics Analysis of Tongue Imaging and Tongue Coating

Summary: In this study, the investigators will prospectively recruit 100,000 individuals, including gastric cancer patients who have not undergone any anti-tumor treatment and non-gastric cancer participants. The investigators will construct a diagnostic model for malignant tumors based on the combination of tongue imaging, tongue coating, saliva, gastric juice, and fecal multi-omics data (including metage...

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Prosthesis Guided Speech Rehabilitation of T1/T2 Cancers of the Tongue (PGSRT): a Randomized Clinical Trial

Summary: This study will fill a scientific gap in the current knowledge providing data for evaluation of the palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP) as a therapeutic modality post-surgery. This is a robust scientific randomized prospective clinical trial. Positive outcomes from this study have the potential to dramatically alter the most common issues of oral cancer therapy, namely speech and swallowing func...