Will tongue cancer recur? What are the prevention methods for tongue cancer?

Tongue cancer may recur, and the peak period of recurrence is six months to one year after surgery. Regular check-ups are required. Pay attention to oral hygiene, quit smoking and drinking, avoid eating too hot food, and avoid adverse oral stimulation.

Tongue cancer is a malignant tumor and may recur. Most tongue cancers are invasive or ulcerative, grow quickly, and are highly malignant. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine are options for tongue cancer. Recurrence is possible after treatment. The peak period of recurrence is six months to one year after surgery, and you should go to the hospital for a checkup every 2 to 3 months after surgery.
After surgical treatment of tongue cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy should be performed to prevent the metastasis and spread of tongue cancer. Active treatment should be given, and people should avoid eating overly hot food, pay attention to oral hygiene, brush their teeth in the morning and evening, quit smoking and drinking, and eliminate adverse oral stimuli.