A biopsy later confirmed it was precancerous leukoplakia Years later, Shinkle was diagnosed with tongue cancer. Now, 41, he's ...

Standard treatment of tongue cancer involves surgery to remove the cancer, followed by chemo and radiation. “People with that amount of tongue that are missing, likely, will have trouble ...

Sonya Sotinsky recorded herself talking and reading books to preserve a critical element of her personality: her voice. After ...

Oral cancer affects mouth tissues. Early detection is key. Regular dental checkups help. Tobacco and alcohol increase risk. Symptoms include sores and patches. Self-exams are important. It impacts ...

Tongue diseases and problems can cause pain, bumps, and changes to the color or texture of the tongue as a whole. Treatment will vary depending on the specific tongue problem.

Early signs of tongue cancer include difficulty swallowing, persistent tongue ulcers, loose teeth, slurred speech, and more.

However, if bumps on the tongue become chronic, spread, or change shape, they can be symptoms of more serious conditions, such as oral cancer or certain viruses. Treatment depends on identifying ...

A mom battling tongue cancer found a special way of ensuring her kids will always be able to hear her voice the way they remembered it. Jamie Powell is a special education teacher and children's ...

Dr. Sue Yom, a radiation oncologist, stands in a room used for radiation treatments for cancer patients at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus on May 16, 2025. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) “Laryngectomy is one of the ...