WHO: Oral tongue cancer is more common in older adults, especially men, though rare cases occur in younger adults aged 20s-30s of any race. WHAT: Oral tongue cancer typically appears as an ulcerated grayish-pink to red lesion located on the side of the tongue that easily bleeds if bitten or touched, with the most common type being squamous cell carcinoma.

1. WHO
Generally seen in the older age groups—thought there are a few rare causes of people in their
20s-30s that have it
More men than women
Any race can be affected
WHAT
Usually located at lateral border of tongue (side)
The most common type of cancer of the tongue is called Squamous Cell Carcinoma
It is usually somewhat ulcerated and is grayish-pink to red in color. It will often bleed easily if
bitten or touched