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Its cases are also increasing rapidly in India. According to the report of India Against Cancer, about 27 lakh people are undergoing treatment for cancer in India. Out of these, 8.5 lakh people died due to cancer in the year 2020.
If a person's tongue suddenly turns black, it can be an early sign of throat infection or bacterial infection. Due to this, the tongue of diabetic patients also starts turning black. The tongue also turns black in cancer. Along with this, the tongue also turns black in stomach ulcers and bacterial infections.
8 symptoms of oral cancer- loose teeth, lump-like appearance around the neck, swelling or sores on the lips that do not heal, difficulty or pain in swallowing
Changes in speech, bleeding or numbness in the mouth, white or red patches on the tongue or gums, weight loss for no apparent reason
What is the treatment for oral cancer?- Treatment of oral cancer depends on its type, location and condition. Tests such as CT and MRI scans show how much the cancer has spread. Doctors decide the treatment through staging.
The usual treatment for oral cancer is surgery, which removes the tumor. Surgery can be effective in early-stage cancer. Some small oral cancers can be treated with radiotherapy. In chemotherapy, medication is used to kill or shrink the tumor.