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What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?
Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.
What are the symptoms of Tongue Cancer?
Signs and symptoms of tongue (oral) cancer include white or red patches, a sore that will not heal, bleeding, problems with pain when swallowing, a neck or mouth lump, trouble chewing, swallowing, or moving the tongue or jaw, jaw swelling, or a sore throat.
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What are the current treatments for Tongue Cancer?
Treatment is determined by the type of tongue cancer cells and may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination.
Who are the top Tongue Cancer Local Doctors?
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology

Mskcc Surgery Group

1133 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Ian Ganly is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ganly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology

University Of California San Francisco

2330 Post St, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Patrick Ha is an Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology
Elite in Tongue Cancer
Otolaryngology
181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 3, 
Burbank, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Amit Kochhar is an Otolaryngologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Kochhar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kochhar is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Tongue Cancer Clinical Trials?
A Randomized Study of Head and Neck Radiotherapy With or Without Customized 3D Printed Oral Stents

Summary: This clinical trial studies the effect of customized 3 dimensional (3D) printed oral tents on patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. Oral stents are made from the impression of patients' mouth and cover patients' teeth and gums during radiation therapy. A customized, 3D-printed oral stent may help to reduce mouth blisters and/or sores that may develop in patients while ...

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Surgeon-performed Ultrasound for Real-time Guidance In Oral Cancer Surgeries - A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to improve the surgical treatment of patients with oral cancer. We will explore whether the use of surgeon performed ultrasound during these surgeries result in better tumor removal. We hypothesize that using intraoperative ultrasound to assist the resection results in more frequent clear surgical margins in oral cancer surgeries compared to standard methods. Thi...