Question 1

is there any medication/supplement that can help avoid recurrence of a base-of-tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

No research based: Assuming you had appropriate therapy (surgery and/or radiation/chemo), close follow is the most important thing for you.  There is no specific research I am aware of to recommend a specific supplement.  A balanced diet, with lots of fruits and vegtables would be good, along with a multi-vitamin.  Your pcp or oncologist may consider blood work to look for specific vitamin deficiencies like vit d.

Question 2

is it possible to get tongue cancer from sucking on tea bags?

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Unlikely: There has never been any study that I am aware of that would link tea to cancer.

Question 3

what causes tongue cancer?

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Most common cause: Is tobacco use, although alcohol and human papilloma virus can be causative agents.

Question 4

how does tongue cancer develop?

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Tobacco use.: This is likely due to tobacco use (including smokeless), and alcohol use.  If use is great, cancer can come early, or present by about 50 years of age. There are all kinds of mutations that occur in cells due to this and these cause cancer cells to develop.  Oral cancers like this can present as non-healing, painful ulcers.  Whatever you do, don't use tobacco or smoke if you don't want this.

Question 5

is tongue cancer a 'bad' cancer?

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1-2-3: Cancer involving an important organ is always important. The tongue is important for speech and eating. How bad depends on 1) diagnosis (type of cancer), 2) stage/prognosis and location in tongue, 3) treatment -- depends on 1 & 2.

Question 6

find out if i have tongue cancer?

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Oral surgeon: if you are concerned about something on your tongue I would start by having your dentist look at it and then an oral surgeon who would do a biopsy if needed.

Question 7

how to tell if i have tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Tongue cancer is separated anatomically anteriorly (front portion) within the oral cavity, and posteriorly base of tongue (back portion) within the oropharynx. Males, >40, smoke or chew tobacco, alcohol, chronic oral sores, poor dental hygiene are at highest risk. Any abnormality on the tongue should be evaluated and if required biopsied. Early detection leads to high cure rates. Cancer.Gov.

Question 8

is it possible to get tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

YES..: This is likely due to tobacco use (including smokeless), and alcohol use.  If use is great, cancer can come early, or present by about 50 years of age. There are all kinds of mutations that occur in cells due to this and these cause cancer cells to develop.  Oral cancers like this can present as non-healing, painful ulcers.  Whatever you do, don't use tobacco or smoke if you don't want this.

Question 9

is there such thing as tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tongue cancer is part of a spectrum of oral cancers.  It is likely the most dangerous form of oral squamous cancers.  The primary cause is tobacco use, although alcohol, genetics and human papilloma virus can play a role.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of tongue cancer?

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Sometimes none: You may not have any outward symptoms (pain, redness, swelling), but a lesion that does not heal after two weeks should be examined and evaluated. You may not even be able to see every nook and cranny in your mouth, so that's why it's best to have your dentist take a look.

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