Departments and specialties
Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States,
with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work
together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.
Departments that treat this condition
Areas that research this condition
Research
Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are dedicated to developing new treatment options for people with tongue cancer. Learn more about research in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery.
Areas of investigation include:
- Improving and adapting existing robotic surgery systems for use on tumors of the tongue.
- Investigating tumor growth factors for oral cancer.
- Evaluating new methods of use for chemotherapy.
- Evaluating new radiation therapy regimens.
- Investigating the relationship between HPV and head and neck cancers.
- Researching potential gene therapies.
Cancer research is conducted in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation recognizes the institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Publications
See a list of publications about tongue cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.