Can tongue cancer be cured? How to treat tongue cancer

Tongue cancer cannot be completely cured through treatment. Early stage tongue cancer can be clinically cured through treatment, and the 5-year survival rate is relatively high. Late stage tongue cancer is more difficult to cure, and the survival rate is relatively low. The chance of recurrence after treatment of tongue cancer is relatively high, so prevention work should be done well.

1. Can tongue cancer be cured?

Tongue cancer is highly malignant and cannot be completely cured. Clinically, it can be cured through treatment, with a survival period of 5 years. The prognosis of tongue cancer is related to the size of the tongue cancer and the treatment method. Early-stage tongue cancer has a good prognosis and can be cured through surgical treatment. Advanced-stage tongue cancer generally has a poor prognosis.

How to treat tongue cancer?

Since tongue cancer can recur and has a high recurrence rate, surgical treatment can be chosen. The peak period of recurrence is six months to one year after surgery, so active follow-up examinations should be conducted. Pay attention to good diet and living habits, maintain oral hygiene, and avoid eating hot and spicy foods to prevent recurrence of tongue cancer.