Mikhail Masnyankin, candidate of medical sciences, surgeon-oncologist, spoke about the danger of tongue cancer. This disease can develop due to smoking, especially in combination with strong alcohol, chewing various mixtures and various background diseases. At the same time, the greatest danger for the development of tongue cancer is represented by such diseases as erythroplakia, leukoplakia, cracks and ulcers of the mucous membrane, chronic infections of the oral cavity and damage to the mucous membrane of the tongue. In addition, bad teeth or poor-quality dentures can lead to cancer. "The disease usually begins with the development of a nodule or crack, the appearance of unpleasant sensations in the area of this change on the mucous membrane of the tongue," - said the specialist "Channel Five". He added that in the later stages, bad breath, destruction of the tumor and bruising are possible. If tongue cancer is not treated, then you can lose the ability to speak, eat and live normally. Masnyankin advises that when the above symptoms or other painful sensations in the mouth appear, immediately contact a specialist in order to stop the cancer at an early stage. Previously, he told how to distinguish false cancer symptoms from real ones.
