Question 1

what kind of doctor treats and specializes in tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Several: Several physicians are involved in the care of patients with tongue cancer. An ear, nose, and throat physician (otolaryngologist); radiation oncologist; and medical oncologist may all be involved at some point during diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

which type of doctor treats tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Exact location of cancer oral vs. Base of tongue matters. Ent, sometimes oral surgeon, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist, speech therapist, etc all play a role. We view a multidisciplinary discussion upfront as the optimal way to determine the best recommendations for care for all of our cancer patients. Consider centers with such an approach.

Question 3

what kind of doctor sees somebody for tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

ENT, and others: Many types of doctors may need to be involved.  An otolaryngologist, radiation therapist and a medical oncologist may all be needed depending in the stage of the tongue cancer.

Question 4

what doctor should u go to if u think u got tongue cancer or something like that?

Accepted Answer

ENT: Otolaryngologist, haed&neck surgeon or an oral surgeon.

Question 5

can you have tongue cancer, and if so, is it common for doctors to remove the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Yes : A person certainly can have tongue cancer. The type of cancer it is and the extent of the cancer will determine the extent of the surgery required.

Question 6

how does tongue cancer develop?

Accepted Answer

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 7

find out if i have tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

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 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 a way i can get tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hpv is a common cause of tongue and throat cancer in young people related to sexual contact. In older folks, it is caused by smoking and drinking.

Question 10

what could i do to determine if i have tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: In most instances, cancer is confirmed with a biopsy. If you have a lesion that has not healed, see an oral surgeon.

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