Tongue Cancer Surgeon in Ahmedabad
Tongue Cancer Surgeon in Ahmedabad
Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer that begins when the cells that make up the tongue grow out of control and form lesions like ulcers or tumors. There are two parts to your tongue, the oral tongue and the base of the tongue. Cancer can develop in either part. The oral tongue is the part you see when you stick out your tongue.
About
Tongue cancer is a type of oral cancer that begins when the cells that make up the tongue grow out of control and form lesions like ulcers or tumors.
There are two parts to your tongue, the oral tongue and the base of the tongue. Cancer can develop in either part. The oral tongue is the part you see when you stick out your tongue. This is the front two-thirds of your tongue.
The base of the tongue is the back third of the tongue. This part is very near your throat (pharynx). Cancer that develops in this part is classified as oropharynx cancer, or throat cancer.
The information here focuses on oral tongue cancer.
Risk Factors
Cancer of the tongue can affect anyone. Most cases are linked to tobacco use and heavy alcohol consumption.
The best way to prevent tongue cancer is to avoid the use of all forms of tobacco and limit your alcohol consumption.
Many tongue cancers are first discovered during routine dental examination, so it's important to see your dentist regularly, especially if you are at an increased risk for tongue cancers.
Sign & Symptoms
The symptoms of tongue cancer may include the following:
- Red, white, or dark patches on the tongue
- A sore throat that does not go away
- A sore spot (ulcer) or lump on the tongue that does not go away
- Pain when swallowing
- Mouth numbness
- Bleeding from the tongue
Diagnosis & Treatment
Tongue Cancer Diagnosis
Biopsy
A biopsy is the first step in the diagnosis of tongue cancer. During a biopsy, a small amount of tissue is taken from the part of the tongue where cancer is suspected. The tissue is sent to a pathologist, who examines it under a microscope and helps to make the diagnosis.
Imaging studies
Special x-rays, such as CT scans, MRIs, or PET scan, may be done. These imaging tests provide more details about the cancer. These images can show how deep the cancer is and if it has spread or not. It helps to know the stage of the tongue cancer.
Toungue Cancer Treatment
The goals of the treatment of tongue cancer are to:
- cure the cancer
- preserve your appearance and the function of your tongue
- prevent the cancer from coming back
The stage of the cancer guides your plan of care.
Surgery is the most common treatment for cancers of the tongue. If the cancer is more advanced, radiation, chemotherapy, or both may be used to shrink the tumor before or after surgery to reduce the risk of the cancer coming back.
Tongue Cancer Surgery
Glossectomy is the name of the surgery used to remove cancers of the tongue.
For smaller cancers, only part of the tongue may need to be removed (partial glossectomy).
For larger cancers, a more substantial portion of the tongue may need to be taken out.
People who have surgery to remove large tongue cancers may require reconstructive surgery, as well as help from experts trained in rehabilitation for speech, chewing, and swallowing.
We preserve and reconstruct the remaining portion of the tongue using innovative techniques to achieve the best function possible. We frequently perform a radial forearm flap, taking skin from the forearm and the soft tissues underneath or Anterolateral thigh flap from the skin and soft tissue of the thigh area; to rebuild the tongue.
Why Choose Us
- Dr Supreet Bhatt is well recognized for his expertise in treating tongue cancers. He offers the patients of tongue cancer, unparalleled surgical skill and experience, and uses innovative approaches to preserve the appearance and the function of your tongue.
- Our speech and swallowing experts work closely with you before and after your surgery. They will design a personalized rehabilitation regimen for you and make sure you maintain as much function in your tongue as possible.
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