{"id":23760,"date":"2022-07-07T09:14:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T03:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=23760"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:35:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:05:55","slug":"what-does-early-tongue-cancer-look-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-does-early-tongue-cancer-look-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Early Tongue Cancer Look Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Oral Cancer Treatment | Dental Teeth Restore | Oral Maxillofacial Surgery\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fHqCslRN--k?start=23&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tongue cancer is uncommon, but it\u2019s worth being alert to the signs. If caught and treated early, it can almost always be cured. However, as this type of cancer is often asymptomatic, it\u2019s not always easy to spot. Without routine inspection, early signs may go undetected and result in more advanced disease at diagnosis. Early detection is therefore key. It can occur anywhere on the tongue \u2013 or even the frenulum (the tissue under your tongue that connects it to the floor of your mouth). The roof of the mouth (called the soft palate), and the tip of the tongue are common sites for secondary tumours arising from another location on the tongue. Look out for symptoms of tongue cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+919820012621\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#fffffa;background-color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Screenshot-2022-01-05-at-2.47.55-PM-900x309.png\" alt=\"white tongue\" class=\"wp-image-8863\" style=\"width:723px;height:243px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-squamous-cell-carcinoma\">Squamous cell carcinoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-causes-tongue-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)<\/a> is the most common type of tongue cancer. It\u2019s also one of the easiest to diagnose and treat \u2013 making early diagnosis crucial. The vast majority of SCCs occur in people with a history of heavy smoking. However, there\u2019s also a link between this type of cancer, and the HPV virus. The cancer forms as a hard, white nodule on the tongue\u2019s surface. It may also cause the tongue to swell. SCC can also affect the roof of the mouth, and the root of the tongue. Do go for <a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dental checkups<\/a> as it can help you identify symptoms of tongue cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basal-cell-carcinoma\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Basal cell carcinoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) occurs in around a quarter of tongue cancers. It usually appears as a tiny, shiny, translucent \u2018strawberry-like bump. BCC often occurs in people who have had excessive sun exposure to the face and neck. This type of cancer may also occur in other areas of the mouth, particularly the gums, where it can look more like a reddened patch. BCC tends to be slow-growing and sometimes, can be treated with topical creams. However, it\u2019s also known to be locally invasive, meaning it can spread to other areas of the mouth or face.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/white-layer-over-tongue.jpg\" alt=\"white layer over tongue\" class=\"wp-image-8743\" style=\"width:449px;height:303px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-melanoma-of-the-tongue\">Melanoma of the tongue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a very rare form of tongue cancer, which is often misdiagnosed as SCC. It\u2019s linked to excessive sun exposure, but is uncommon in non-Caucasian populations. Melanoma can be very difficult to spot because it can appear as a normal-looking lesion on the tongue \u2013 before progressing to a more obvious growth. The most common warning sign is that the lesion doesn\u2019t go away, or recurs after <a href=\"http:\/\/cosmognathic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-royal-dental-clinics-blog wp-block-embed-royal-dental-clinics-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wnMKtIK2n1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-are-oral-cancer-screenings\/\">What are oral cancer screenings?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;What are oral cancer screenings?&#8221; &#8212; Royal Dental Clinics Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-are-oral-cancer-screenings\/embed\/#?secret=OQfRpoohZP#?secret=wnMKtIK2n1\" data-secret=\"wnMKtIK2n1\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Look out for symptoms of tongue cancer.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-other-oral-cancer-symptoms-to-be-aware-of\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Other Oral Cancer symptoms to be aware of<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If the cancer is in an early, superficial stage, it may not cause any symptoms. However, if it progresses, it can cause a range of problems. These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain in the mouth, particularly when eating or drinking hot liquids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling of the tongue <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any lumps or ulcerations in the mouth that don\u2019t heal after a few weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migratory lumps or ulcerations in the mouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A change in the texture of the tongue <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A change in the taste of the saliva<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tongue cancer is a very treatable condition, provided it\u2019s spotted early enough. It\u2019s therefore crucial to be aware of the warning signs, and to visit your dentist or doctor if you notice anything unusual. It\u2019s also worth asking your dentist if they can visually inspect your tongue during your regular cleanings, as they may be able to spot any abnormalities earlier. 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If caught and treated early, it can almost always be cured. However, as this type of cancer is often asymptomatic, it\u2019s not always easy to spot. Without routine inspection, early signs may go undetected and result in more advanced disease at diagnosis. Early detection is therefore key. It can occur anywhere on the tongue \u2013 or even the frenulum (the tissue under your tongue that connects it to the floor of your mouth). 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