Clifford Anekealmost 5 years ago

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

The most common type of tongue cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cells are thin, flat cells that are present on the surface of the skin and the tongue, in the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts, and in the lining of the mouth, throat, thyroid, and larynx. The primary symptoms of tongue cancer are a painful tongue and the development of a sore on the tongue. Additional symptoms may include pain in the jaw or throat, pain when swallowing, feeling as though something is catching in the throat, a stiff tongue or jaw, problems swallowing or chewing food etc. Experts do not fully understand why some people get tongue cancer. However, specific risk factors can increase a person's likelihood of developing this disease. Known risk factors include smoking or chewing tobacco, consuming alcohol in excess, eating a diet low in fruit and vegetables and high in red meat or processed foods etc. It is possible to cure tongue cancer, and the outlook is better for people who get an early diagnosis. People who have cancer that has not spread have a higher rate of survival.