Diagnosing Tongue Cancer Treatment Options

Posted in: Tongue Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna

Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer, where a part of front or sides of the tongue observes the abnormal growth of cancerous cells. The most common type of cancer cells that grow on tongue are of Squamous cell carcinoma

It is advised to be aware of the symptoms and causes of tongue cancer, which helps in early diagnosis of the disease.

Symptoms

1) A lump or swollen patch in tongue (of reddish color)

2) A chronic sore inside the mouth

3) Pain in whole of tongue and mouth

4) Difficulty or pain in swallowing

5) Bad breath

6) Dryness

7) Formation of Ulcers

8) Redding or whitening of the tongue

9) Hoarse or impaired voice

10) Bleeding in mouth

11) Enlarged neck

12) Loss of taste

Causes

1) Smoking (Tobacco use)

2) Excessive consumption of alcohol

3) Excessive sun exposure to the lips.

4) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Sexually transmitted type)

5) Weakened immunity

Surgery – Best for early stage treatment

Transoral surgery. Surgery conducted to remove part of the tongue affected by cancer using specific tools or lasers.

Transoral robotic surgery. A type of robotic surgery that offers better chances of recovery and is completely safe.

Open surgery: In cases where cancer cell has spread to other parts and runs deep down in the throat. A part of the neck is removed to operate on cancer.

Sentinel node biopsy: Another advanced stage surgery, which is conducted to determine the spread of cancer in the lymph nodes.

Reconstructive surgery – It is suggested for cases where the tumor has resulted in disfigurement in the head, face, or jaw in order to restore the appearance of the patient.

Radiation Therapy

High-intensity X-rays directed to the part affected by the disease. Radiation waves target cancerous cells with accuracy and precision to achieve complete recovery.

Chemotherapy

Use of anticancer drugs to kill the cancerous cells present in the body. It is best suited for patients with higher stages of cancer.

CHC’s Immunotherapy Treatment for Tongue Cancer

Cancer Healer Center, a leading cancer hospital provides immunotherapy tongue cancer treatment in India. They use advanced drugs to strengthen immune T-cells to kill cancer in the body. The treatment is completely risk-free and has resulted in numerous recoveries.

For further information, consult Cancer Healer center.

About The Author

Dr. Tarang Krishna

Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.

He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.

He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.

Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.