MGM Cancer Institute Saves 41-Year-Old Man from Advanced, Inoperable Tongue Cancer
Chennai, January 6, 2026: Doctors at MGM Cancer Institute have successfully treated a 41-year-old man diagnosed with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue—an aggressive oral cancer that had earlier been deemed inoperable at multiple hospitals due to its extensive spread. (L to R) Dr. Sivaram Ganesamoni, HOD and Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology; 41 year old Patient; Dr. Manikandan Venkatasubramaniyan, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology; Dr. M.A. Raja, Director and Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology The tumour, measuring approximately 5 × 3 cm with deep vertical extension, had involved the entire anterior portion of the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and extended up to the hyoid bone, a critical structure in the upper neck that supports tongue movement. The patient, a known smoker, initially presented with a persistent ulcer and abnormal growth on the tongue. Press meet Youtube Video link ЁЯСЗ A biopsy confirmed squamous cell carcinoma, and further evaluation...