What is a Tongue Tumor?
A tongue tumor is a growth that develops on the tongue and may or may not be cancerous. Fortunately, near the front of the tongue, because of the nerves and significant amount of feeling in that region, such tumors are usually noticed quickly. However, for tumors further back on the tongue, the discovery may occur much later in the process once the tumor has had time to grow significantly. The most important thing to do once a person feels there may be a tumor growing on their tongue, or anywhere else on their body, is to have it checked by a medical doctor. These professionals are the only ones who can make a certain diagnosis, especially determining whether you may have tongue cancer or mouth cancer. A tongue tumor can be a serious problem and will likely need some type of treatment. Most medical professionals consider the tongue to be divided into two parts, the oral tongue and the base tongue. The oral tongue is the front part of the structure — the part that you can move. The bas
