What are some Myths and Facts about Tongue Cancer?
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- Myth: It is easy to spot the symptoms of tongue cancer
Fact: This is the most commonly circulating myth about tongue cancer is that it is easy to identify the signs and symptoms of tongue cancer. But unfortunately, there are almost no signs in the early stages of the disease, especially in the case of tongue cancer caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. - Myth: Only a person who consumes tobacco is likely affected by tongue cancer.
Fact: Tobacco users are at significantly higher risk of getting tongue cancer, but you can also get tongue cancer even if you do not consume tobacco, then also you can have tongue cancer. - Myth: Tongue cancer is rare.
Fact: In India, 77,000 new oral cancer cases and 55,000 deaths due to oral cancer are reported every year. It is one-fourth of worldwide incidences. - Myth: We can do nothing to protect ourselves from tongue cancer.
Fact: We do not know the exact reason for cause of tongue cancer. However, we can bring about some changes to decrease the risk factors that increase the chances of causing tongue cancer, such as quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco consumption.
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