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Starting with the flat, thin cells lining the tongue's surface, squamous cell carcinoma is the most often occurring kind.
Tobacco use (smoking or chewing), heavy alcohol intake, HPV infection, poor oral hygiene, and persistent discomfort from sharp teeth or dentures constitute main risk factors. Men over 40 are more likely to have it, although HPV is causing an increasing impact on younger individuals.
Diagnosis calls for a clinical examination, biopsies, and imaging—like CT scans or MRIs. The size, location, and stage of the tumour will determine the treatment; it might call for chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. Early-stage tongue cancer usually responds well to quick therapy.
Improving results depends mostly on early identification through frequent dental visits and avoidance of alcohol and smoke. 25-Word count.