What is tongue cancer imaging

Tongue cancer refers to tumor lesions that occur in the tongue of the mouth. Generally speaking, through direct physical examination, lumps and cauliflower-shaped lumps can be found on the tongue, and the initial diagnosis can be made directly with the naked eye. Some of them are ulcerative lesions, and then the imaging examination is mainly a comprehensive examination of the head and neck to understand whether there is lymph node metastasis and other CT or MRI examinations. The diagnosis of tongue cancer depends on postoperative pathological examination. Generally speaking, tongue cancer requires surgery to cure. If there is lymph node metastasis, lymph node cleaning is required. After surgery, comprehensive treatment such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be combined to control the progression of the disease and prevent recurrence and metastasis.

How is tongue cancer grade 4 treated?

Grade 4 tongue cancer is a relatively high grade, equivalent to an advanced tongue cancer. Tongue cancer is a relatively common malignant tumor located in the oral cavity. Generally speaking, if this grade 4 tongue cancer has metastasized to other parts of the body, it cannot be treated surgically. In other words, it is impossible to perform radical surgery. However, it is also possible to see if palliative tumor reduction surgery can be performed. After the surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other comprehensive treatments can be combined. For some patients who cannot undergo direct surgery, palliative radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be performed alone. It also has the effect of controlling the progression of the disease and prolonging survival.

What can you eat if you have tongue cancer?

Tongue cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the tongue of the mouth. This is an oral lesion that affects digestion and absorption or eating, so the diet can only be light and easily digestible, and not too hot. In order to avoid spicy and irritating diets, dietary therapy can appropriately supplement some high-quality protein, soft, well-digested, and high in nutritional value, which are all beneficial. Tongue cancer is mainly treated by surgery, and then combined with adjuvant radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other comprehensive treatments after surgery. It can be combined with other traditional Chinese medicine treatments and dietary supplements to promote recovery.