Tongue cancer

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

Otorhinolaryngology Research

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are dedicated to developing new treatment options for people with tongue cancer. Learn more about head and neck surgery research.

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 Cancer Center. The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.