Tongue, cancer of

Tongue, cancer of Cancer of the tongue is a malignant tumor that begins as a small lump, a firm white patch, or an ulcer. If untreated, the tumor may spread throughout the mouth and to the rest of the body. As a tumor grows, it becomes more life-threatening. Benign (noncancerous) tumors can also grow anywhere in your mouth.

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