If your little ones - or not so small ones! - want to know how many days there are until Christmas, here's the only countdown clock you'll need. Don't forget to check back day to see how long TO THE SECOND there is until Father Christmas pops round. We promise you won't be tired of looking at it!
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).
The most common type of tongue cancer is squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA). Squamous cells are the flat, skin like cells that cover the lining of the mouth, nose, larynx, thyroid and throat. Squamous cell carcinoma is the name given to a cancer that starts in these cells. Back to top.