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Secondary prevention strategies following tongue cancer include monthly follow-ups for the first 12-18 months following therapy. | Secondary prevention strategies following tongue cancer include monthly follow-ups for the first 12-18 months following therapy. | ||
==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
Following therapy, postoperative patients are monitored monthly for the first 12-18 months. In patients who undergo nonsurgical treatment, follow-up diagnostic imaging studies are recommended in the first 6 months. | *Following therapy, postoperative patients are monitored monthly for the first 12-18 months. In patients who undergo nonsurgical treatment, follow-up diagnostic imaging studies are recommended in the first 6 months. | ||
*According to the American Cancer Society about 1 out of every 5 cases of leukoplakia is cancerous or will develop into cancer if not treated. Erythroplakia is less common, but more serious. The majority of found erythroplakia cases are cancerous or will develop into it. After having pre-cancerous spots removed it is important that you have regular check ups with a dentist or doctor to monitor your tongue and check for a recurrence of pre-cancerous spots. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following tongue cancer include monthly follow-ups for the first 12-18 months following therapy.
Secondary Prevention
- Following therapy, postoperative patients are monitored monthly for the first 12-18 months. In patients who undergo nonsurgical treatment, follow-up diagnostic imaging studies are recommended in the first 6 months.
- According to the American Cancer Society about 1 out of every 5 cases of leukoplakia is cancerous or will develop into cancer if not treated. Erythroplakia is less common, but more serious. The majority of found erythroplakia cases are cancerous or will develop into it. After having pre-cancerous spots removed it is important that you have regular check ups with a dentist or doctor to monitor your tongue and check for a recurrence of pre-cancerous spots.