Diseases

Tongue Cancer

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Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer that forms in the front two-thirds of the tongue. Cancer that Forms in the back one third of the tongue is considered a type of head and neck cancer. Tongue Cancer usually develops in the squamous cells, the thin, flat cells that cover the surface of the tongue.

SYMPTOMS

Pain areas: in the ear, mouth, or mouth and face
Pain circumstances: can occur while swallowing
Mouth: ulcers, bad breath, or red and white plaques
Also common: coughing or enlarged neck lymph nodes

CAUSES

Tobacco use of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, among others. Heavy alcohol use, excessive sun exposure to your lips,a sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (hpv), a weakened immune system.