Tongue Cancer
Tongue cancer is a type of malignant tumor that originates in the tissues of the tongue, generally from the cells that line its surface. It is part of the cancers of the oral cavity.
Signs to pay attention to:
- A sore or ulcer on the tongue that does not heal
- Persistent pain or burning
- White or reddish patches
- Difficulty moving the tongue, chewing, or speaking
Factors that have been associated: tobacco and alcohol use, as well as certain infections, are among the factors related to these tumors.
Who treats it? In the management of tongue cancer, specialists such as the radiation oncologist take part, within an oncologic care team. If you notice a lesion on the tongue that does not heal after several weeks, it is important that a professional examine it.
Specialties that treat tongue cancer
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tongue cancer
Dr. Abril Antonia Quezada Bautista
Dr. Hugo Francisco Romero Anduaga
Dr. Abril Antonia Quezada Bautista
Dr. Jaime Humberto Soto Lugo
Dr. Edgar Fernández Pérez
Dr. José Edmundo Rodríguez Del Rincón
Dr. Raúl Florentino González
Dr. Stephanie Verónica Muller Grohmann
Dr. Marlene Olvera Dávalos
Dr. Julián Rodríguez Vargas
Dr. María Fátima Chilaca Rosas
Dr. Gabriela Gómez Ahumada
Dr. Luis Fernando García González
Dr. Aida Mota Garcia
Dr. Cruz Alejandro Valdivia Esquivel
Dr. Karen Jimena Villanueva Moreno
Dr. Eduardo Hernández Loera
Dr. Efraín Martínez Ortiz
Dr. Jheymmy Ortiz Martinez
Dr. René Benavides García
Frequently asked questions
What is tongue cancer?
Tongue cancer is a type of malignant tumor that originates in the tissues of the tongue, generally from the cells that line its surface. It is part of the cancers of the oral cavity.
Which doctor treats tongue cancer?
Tongue Cancer is usually treated by specialists in radiation therapist, radiation oncologist.