Question 1

my tongue has white spot. is it possible to get tongue cancer after one month of smoking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, however...: It is possible to get tongue cancer even if you have never smoked (though smoking does increase the risk) so having smoked only a month does not mean this is impossible. However, a white spot on your tongue is not necessarily cancer- it may turn out to be nothing serious at all. But because tongue cancer is serious & best treated as soon as possible i advise you see a doctor soon to evaluate it.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

what do you suggest if i'm convinced i have tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Oral Surgeon: Get an appointment with an oral surgeon.  Some generakl dentists can do this also.  You'll egt an examination and maybe a biopsy.

Question 8

what are early signs of tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: Unfortunately there aren't gray early signs.  We look for white patches on the tongue, but there are many white areas, so this isn't helpful for the layperson.  Ulcers, pain and/or bleeding may be signs.

Question 9

what is the survival rate for tongue cancer ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Survival of tongue cancer, as in all cancers, depends upon the stage and the treatment administered, as well as the underlying health of the person with the cancer.

Question 10

can biting your tongue lead to tongue cancer?

Accepted Answer

Highly unlikely: Chronic irritation can lead to cancerous transformation in the oral cavity - it is very unlikely. But biting your tongue should not lead to cancer.

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