
The earlier it is detected, the better the tongue cancer prognosis. If you have more than two of the following symptoms, you should see your dentist or doctor. If you do have tongue or another oral cancer, early diagnosis and treatment leads to the most favorable tongue cancer prognosis. Men over 40 years of age who smoke, chew tobacco, drink alcohol to excess, frequently experience canker sores, and those with a family history of cancer are at higher risk than the rest of the population. Tongue or other mouth cancer symptoms include mouth sores that do not heal within 2 weeks, lesions, lumps, problems swallowing, general soreness in the mouth,...