What You Need to Know About Tongue and Tonsil Cancer

The base of tongue and tonsil are very close to each other in the back of the throat, and are behind the last molar in the mouth. This is important since disease starting in front of the tonsils are considered "oral" disease, while those arising in back of the teeth are "oropharynx" problems. The Tonsils and Base of Tongue are in this oropharynx, along with the tissue making up the back of the throat (called the "posterior pharyngeal wall").

It is critical to get prompt diagnosis and proper ...