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The tongue and oral function
Discuss how the location and extent of the disease affect treatment options and support during recovery.
Oral Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Specialist care for cancer of the tongue, with speech, swallowing, and reconstruction considered during planning.
Tongue Cancer
What this visit covers.
Specialist care for cancer of the tongue, with speech, swallowing, and reconstruction considered during planning.
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Your assessment
The consultation brings together your examination, medical history, and any existing reports. Further investigations are discussed according to the findings.
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Your care plan
Discuss the proposed treatment, alternatives, recovery, and follow-up with Dr. Saha. The plan is individual to your diagnosis and care needs.
About Tongue Cancer
Why a sore on the tongue should not be ignored.
Cancer of the tongue often begins as a patch, ulcer, or thickened area that does not heal, most commonly on the side of the tongue. Pain, bleeding, or a change in speech may come later. Any sore that lasts more than two weeks deserves examination.
Treatment depends on the size and depth of the tumour. A small tumour may need only a limited operation; a larger one may need part of the tongue to be rebuilt so that speech and swallowing are preserved as far as possible. Speech and swallowing therapy is often part of recovery.
Related care
Other visits in this area.
Oral Cancer Surgery
Surgical assessment and treatment planning for oral cancer, including discussion of reconstruction and continuing care.
Explore care
Jaw Cancer
Assessment and surgical planning for cancer affecting the jaw, with attention to chewing and jaw reconstruction.
Explore care
Salivary Gland Growth & Cancer
Evaluation of salivary gland growths and cancers, with investigations and treatment guided by the diagnosis.
Explore care
Tongue Cancer
Talk through this before you decide.
Call, or send a request with what you have noticed. Family members are welcome in the room.
