Frequently Asked Questions

How is tongue cancer treated? The most commonly used treatment modalities are as follows: SURGERY: It is the process of removing the cancer by surgery. During this operation, the lymph nodes that may spread in the neck are also removed in the same session. It is the most accepted and

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What is Tongue Cancer?

Tongue cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the front two-thirds of the tongue. Cancers that occur at the back of the tongue are classified under other head and neck cancers. Tongue cancer develops as a result of the uncontrolled proliferation of the normal layer of squamous cells

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Can I Speak After Tongue Cancer Surgery?

Tongue cancer can be treated surgically. Depending on the size of the tongue cancer and the stage of the cancer, the width and depth of the surgical treatment varies. Some of our patients may require postoperative radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. However, in all my patients, despite major surgery, I am able

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