How to perform surgery for stage III tongue cancer

How to perform surgery for stage III tongue cancer?

Stage 3 tongue cancer can be treated with partial or total glossectomy plus flap reconstruction, combined with postoperative radiotherapy if necessary, and enhanced nursing care.

Tongue cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the tongue. It is easy to cause tongue lumps, tongue pain, and bad breath. If the disease progresses, it will develop to stage 3. For patients in stages 2 to 3, the distance between the tumor edge and the midline should be carefully palpated, and appropriate surgical methods should be selected based on the size of the lesion, such as hemiglossectomy or total glossectomy plus flap reconstruction. The surgery may affect the patient's language and other functions, but will not affect daily life.

If there are still residual cancerous tumors after surgical treatment, radiotherapy can be considered. Timely treatment can remove the residual cancer cells and improve the patient's condition. It is not advisable to use irritating skin care products on the skin of the radiotherapy area, and sun protection should be strengthened. During the recovery period, the patient should have a follow-up examination every month within half a year to observe the recovery of the body. During this period, it is necessary to change bad living habits, such as chewing betel nuts and tobacco.