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Alcohol and tobacco use are the strongest risk factors for oral cancers, including those of the tongue. Oral cancers are more common in men than in women and typically occur after the age of 40. Each year, about 37,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with some type of oral cancer (Source: ACS).
What does tongue cancer look like? If you have an unusual sore or spot on the tongue, you may want the answer to this question. Learn more about the signs of this type of cancer to understand when to seek medical advice. slide 1 of 5. There are a few different types of cancer that affect the tongue, and squamous cell carcinoma is by far the most common type. It is estimated that 90% of oral cancers are classified as squamous cell carcinoma. There are two different anatomical areas of the tongue.