How long can you live after tongue cancer surgery?

How long can you live after tongue cancer surgery?

1. Patients with tongue cancer are uncertain about how long they can live after surgery. Because the patient's treatment condition, personal constitution, disease progression, etc. are all different, it is recommended that the patient follow the doctor's advice for treatment in a timely manner.

2. Tongue cancer is a common malignant tumor in the oral and maxillofacial region. It is more common in men than in women. Most of them are squamous cell carcinomas. Their occurrence may be related to environmental factors such as heat, chronic injury, ultraviolet rays, and X-rays. For example, tongue and buccal mucosal cancer may occur in long-term and frequently stimulated areas such as residual roots, tips, and poor repairs. Neuropsychiatric factors, endocrine factors, body immune status, and genetic factors may all be related to the occurrence of tongue cancer. It usually occurs on the edge of the tongue, followed by the tip, back, and belly of the tongue. There may be a history of local leukoplakia or chronic irritation factors. It is often ulcerative or infiltrative, grows fast, is obviously painful, and has strong permeability. The tongue has limited movement, and eating and swallowing are difficult.

3. Due to the differences in the treatment, effects of drugs and diseases on the body, the development of the disease, and the patient's own physical condition after tongue cancer, it is uncertain how long the patient can live after surgery. Active and effective treatment, proper exercise, dietary adjustment, and nutritional supplements can help improve the patient's survival time and quality of life.