American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

A study identifies prognostic indicators for recovery from oral cancer

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, October 13th, 2006

A recent retrospective study of tongue cancer patients revealed that thirty-seven percent of patients 60 and older died of disease as compared to 20% younger, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

Tongue cancer begins as a small lump or thick white patch on the tongue that may be painful or tender. With time the lump turns into an ulcer with a firm, raised rim and a center that bleeds easily. If untreated the tumor will grow causing the tongue to become rigid and hard making swallowing and speech difficult.

The author of "Prognostic Factors in Early Cancer of the Oral Tongue," is Anders Westerborn MD, Chair, Department of...

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Source: Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly (2006-10-13)

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