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My uncle is having cancer in his tongue ,he met many doctors and he already took 4 cemos but there is no recovery at all .Now at this moment of time ,he is only living on liquids such as protien powders,water and nothing else ,He is not at all able to swallow anything.My question is that WHAT SHOULD HE DO SO THAT ATLEAST HE CAN EAT AND CHEW AND SWALLOW ANYTHING AND CAN OVERCOME THIS DISEASE ?
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you need to consult an oral surgeon for your problem.
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Sir, very sorry to hear this, cancer of tongue is a very serious problem because it causes difficulty in swallowing and if 4 chemos have already been done and no improvement is seen then chances are very breech . You can only do is conservative treatment like taking liquid diet or else using food pipe and the most important is giving mental support to the patient.
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Meet a palliative care giver in any regional cancer centre nearby or a surgical oncologist in any facility The role of chemotherapy is limited in oral cancer They should be able to help him
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Dr. Ratnika Agarwal
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
You are advised to take opinion of Oral Medicine and Radiology specialist Dentist.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you need to consult an Oral medicine specialist,oncologist and a maxillo-facial surgeon at the earliest.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Dimple Ajwani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Pune
Hello,
Greetings for the day.
With the history it is suggestive of Cancer. Would suggest you to first take opinion of Oral Medicine and Radiology specialist Dentist. Might be there are other treatments required along with Chemotherapy.
You can give the patient Juices, Soup, Soft food like - Dalia, Upma, Khichdi,etc.
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Take a second opinion for the treatment from Dentist - Specialist in Oral Medicine and Radiology $ an Onchologist.
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As the patient has difficulties in swallowing give 2 to 3 bites nd hydration frequently.
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Dr. Avik Mohanty
Endodontist
6 yrs exp
Jamshedpur
Diagnosing or suggesting anything will require test reports x-rays and staging for the cancer the details which are lacking here. .
The best thing u can do right now is consult the specialties mentioned below at the earliest.
Only chemotherapy may not be sufficient if at all any surgical intervention is required. .
Hope everything turns out well and wishing a speedy recovery God Bless !!!
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Visit an Oncologist and/or Oral medicine specialist and maxillofacial surgeon at the earliest. .
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try avoiding any type of trauma/ irritation in that area like sharp teeth or objects spicy food etc. . maintain proper hydration. .
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