Ulcer on the tongue

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Ulcer on the tongue

Asked for Male, 62 Years

My father is having a ulcer on tongue for 1 year. He does not eat tobacco, neither smoke nor drink alcohol. Doctor has advised for the surgery. Is it cancer? And if it is cancer, is it good to go for the surgery? The blood test reports are normal.

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Dr. Archana Prathipati

Oncologist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

Can you attach biopsy report...and any clinical photograph

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Dr. Shubham Jain

Oncologist 20 yrs exp Delhi

Any ulcer on tongue may be suspicious inspite of tobacco consumption habits. Please get it evaluated as per your physician advise. Please share your reports for further advise.

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Dr. M.Ponraj Medical Oncologist 13 yrs exp Palakkad · Accepted Answer

Dr. M.Ponraj

Medical Oncologist 13 yrs exp Palakkad

Long standing non healing ulcer should be evaluated. Need biopsy. Depending upon report further treatment will be decided

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