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My dad had symptoms 2 weeks ago for tongue ca he has his first oncologists appt tomorrow what type of questions should i ask?his e.n.t dr thinks symptoms was enough

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Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tongue cancer: He should be evaluated by a head and neck cancer surgeon. The surgeon can do a physical exam, biopsies, and order the appropriate scans that may need to be done. Some questions to ask are: what kind of cancer is it, how is it treated, what to expect after treatment, and how advanced is it. I wish your father the best.

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Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

My dad had symptoms 2 weeks ago for tongue ca he has his first oncologists appt tomorrow what type of questions should i ask?his e.n.t dr thinks symptoms was enough

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hassan Arshad answered

Dr Karsant and another doctor agreed

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