Refereed review article in scientific journal (A2)
Cancer of the tongue - early detection improves the prognosis
List of Authors: Mäkinen LK, Hagström J, Mäkitie A, Atula T
Journal: Duodecim
Journal name in source: Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja
Journal acronym: Duodecim
Volume number: 132
Issue number: 22
Start page: 2063
End page: 70
ISSN: 0012-7183
Abstract
Approximately 30 to 40% of all patients with tongue cancer still succumb to the disease in five years. Early diagnosis of the disease is of vital importance, because treatment will in that case cause considerably less harm. The diagnosis is confirmed with a histological specimen, which should be taken from every suspicious lesion, and can easily be taken under local anesthesia with a punch. Already when seeking treatment, as many as 25 % of patients with tongue cancer have neck metastases, which influence the prognosis. Heavy use of tobacco and alcohol are the most important risk factors of tongue cancer.
Approximately 30 to 40% of all patients with tongue cancer still succumb to the disease in five years. Early diagnosis of the disease is of vital importance, because treatment will in that case cause considerably less harm. The diagnosis is confirmed with a histological specimen, which should be taken from every suspicious lesion, and can easily be taken under local anesthesia with a punch. Already when seeking treatment, as many as 25 % of patients with tongue cancer have neck metastases, which influence the prognosis. Heavy use of tobacco and alcohol are the most important risk factors of tongue cancer.
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