SCC of the tongue is mainly cause by tobacco and alcohol use. 
Commonly seen in older adults.
Treatment involves glossectomy, radiation and chemotherapy
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue is the most common type of tongue cancer, accounting for over 90% of cases.
It originates in the thin, flat cells (squamous cells) that line the surface of the tongue.
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This is a very important question always asked during exams and viva as well.
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Thankyou for the information.
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SCC is a very common cancer in India and a very dominant form of oral cancer. India reports more than 1 lakh cases annually which is the highest among all the world. All this is connected with the high incidence of tobacco usage among Indian population.
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Informative.
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Tongue cancer is most prevelant has potential to reoccur, even during surgery safe margins are always checked…
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