CHICAGO – Transoral (through-the-mouth) laser surgery to remove cancer at the base of the tongue is as effective as more invasive open surgery and may improve quality of life according to a new study ...

Transoral laser surgery to remove cancer at the base of the tongue is as effective as open surgery and may improve quality of life, according to a new study by researchers from Rush University Medical ...

Harriet Trewhitt said her story makes a "good dating anecdote" after she was diagnosed with tongue cancer earlier this year ...

Tongue cancer patients who have compartmental tongue surgery live longer and have fewer recurrences of the disease compared with those who undergo conventional surgery, a new retrospective study found ...

After tongue cancer surgery, you may experience trouble swallowing and changes in your speech. Recovery time can vary depending on the type of surgery you have. Tongue cancer surgery is a procedure to ...

Life after tongue cancer surgery can be challenging at first. People may experience changes in their ability to speak, eat, and drink. Tiredness is also common after surgery, and a person must ...