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==Screening== | ==Screening== | ||
*Tongue cancer screening is not standard procedure for a health assessment. But if someone is considered at risk for tongue cancer, regular self-exams | *Tongue cancer screening is not standard procedure for a health assessment. But if someone is considered at risk for tongue cancer, regular self-exams of the mouth to find unusual sores or lumps is recommended. | ||
*If an unusual sore or lump | *If an unusual sore or lump persists beyond two weeks, a more thorough examination by either a dentist or doctor is recommended. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 16:52, 12 January 2016
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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
According to the United States Preventive Services Task Force, screening for tongue cancer is not recommended.[1]
Screening
- Tongue cancer screening is not standard procedure for a health assessment. But if someone is considered at risk for tongue cancer, regular self-exams of the mouth to find unusual sores or lumps is recommended.
- If an unusual sore or lump persists beyond two weeks, a more thorough examination by either a dentist or doctor is recommended.
References
- ↑ http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/BrowseRec/Search?s=tongue+cancer Accessed on November 28, 2015.