Treatment of cancer of the tongue may include a combination of methods (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy), and possibly aggressive. Surgery is the best way to treat cancer of the tongue, if the tumors are small.
Radiotherapy can be used in the treatment of these small tumors. In some cases, metastasis may occur even when the cancer spreads to lymph nodes in the neck, then immediate treatment is very important.
Like any small change in tongue can be detected easily detect early cancer of the tongue is quite possible, therefore, prognosis and the chances of recovery are very good. If cancer is detected before it progresses that the best cure after treatment is possible.
Overall, the tongue of cancer survival rate varies from 50-65%, improved survival with early stage disease. In advanced cases, as well as the survival rate is good thanks to the advanced treatment techniques. According to statistics, approximately 80% of patients with cancer of the tongue of the larynx can be preserved.
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