Do I have to keep cutting if tongue cancer recurs?

Tongue cancer is a malignant tumor. If tongue cancer recurs, it does not necessarily have to be removed. It can be treated with comprehensive treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and radioactive 125I particle interstitial implantation can also be performed.

Tongue cancer is a type of cancer that occurs mainly in the oral cavity. It may occur at the edge, tip, and back of the tongue. It is highly malignant because it grows quickly, which can easily restrict the movement of the tongue and affect normal eating and swallowing. Early tongue cancer can be treated with surgical resection or cryosurgery if it is in the late stage. A comprehensive treatment approach can be adopted because the tongue is rich in blood vessels and lymph nodes and is prone to recurrence. After recurrence, it is not always cut. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be used to improve symptoms, such as arterial catheterization plus direct infusion of chemotherapy drugs. Radioactive 125I particle interstitial implantation can also be selected, which is safe and efficient in the treatment of malignant tumors in the oral and maxillofacial region.

Tongue cancer needs to be detected and treated early, otherwise the prognosis is poor. Regular check-ups are also required after treatment to avoid recurrence.