Seven key symptoms of tongue cancer named

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Doctors from the UK have presented seven key symptoms associated with tongue cancer. This list includes pain when swallowing and numbness in the oral cavity that does not go away for a long time.

The disease is the sixth most common form of cancer worldwide. The signs appear on the front two-thirds of the tongue or its base, and can be confused with less serious ailments. If it develops in the proximal part of the muscular organ, then it is classified as oral cancer. If at the base, then as a tumor of the oropharynx. Seven key symptoms include: a red or white spot on the tongue that does not go away, a persistent sore throat, an ulcer or lump on the tongue, pain when swallowing, numbness in the mouth, unexplained bleeding from the tongue (unless caused by trauma), discomfort in the ear (rare). Doctors note that it is important to remember that these symptoms can occur due to less serious diseases, but it is best to consult a doctor immediately. Risk factors for developing cancer include: smoking tobacco (cigarettes, cigars and pipes) and drinking large amounts of alcohol. The same list includes the sexually transmitted HPV virus. Treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancer depends on several conditions: the type and size of the malignant neoplasm, its spread, and overall health. “If the cancer has not spread beyond the mouth or oropharynx, a complete cure is possible only with surgery. “If it reaches the neck, surgery, radiation therapy, and even chemotherapy may be required,” the doctors noted.