How long can you live if tongue cancer spreads to the lymph nodes?

How long can you live if tongue cancer spreads to the lymph nodes?

1. Lymph node metastasis of tongue cancer indicates that it has developed to the middle or late stage, and the 5-year survival rate is less than 50%. However, the specific survival time should be determined based on the malignancy of the tumor, the stage and the patient's physical condition.

2. Tongue cancer is mostly squamous cell carcinoma, and lymph node metastasis is prone to occur in the early stage. Lymph node metastasis refers to the manifestation of tongue cancer in stage III and IV. In terms of treatment, personalized treatment plans can be formulated according to different situations. If it is a mid-to-late stage patient, surgery, radiotherapy and neck lymph node cleaning can be used to alleviate the condition. However, the possibility of recurrence after surgery is greater.

3. The purpose of postoperative comprehensive treatment is to prevent local recurrence and metastasis of the tumor, reduce complications, and increase the patient's survival time. On the premise of strengthening daily care and ensuring the patient's nutrition, paying attention to the patient's mental health and overcoming self-confidence are important factors affecting the treatment effect of tongue cancer.

4. Even if tongue cancer patients have lymph node metastasis, as long as they seek medical treatment in time and take appropriate treatment measures based on a comprehensive assessment of the condition, the patient's survival time can be greatly prolonged. It is usually necessary to maintain a positive attitude and not lose temper often.