Location of tumor Table 3.11: Location of tumor in oral cavity (n=61) Location Number (n) Rate (%) Tongue tip 3 4.9 Tongue lateral border 44 72.1 Tongue root 2 3.3 Floor of mouth 7 11.5 Buccal mucosa - posterior mandibular 5 8.2 Total 61 100 Tongue cancer accounted for the most (49 patients - 80.3%), of which tongue lateral border cancer was 72.1%, tongue root cancer was rare.