Urgent inquiry: What are the early symptoms of tongue cancer?
Disease description:
My uncle was recently diagnosed with tongue cancer. He had always appeared healthy and quite active in sports. The doctor advised him to be hospitalized for surgical treatment. Could someone please tell me what the early symptoms of tongue cancer are?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Early symptoms of tongue cancer include increased secretions and difficulty swallowing. In the early stages, tongue cancer typically does not cause obvious functional impairment, and pain is usually mild or absent. Tongue movement remains largely normal, and basic functions such as eating, swallowing, and speech are generally unaffected. However, if tongue cancer is not treated early, it may lead to speech dysfunction.
