Not many people know what causes cancer of the tongue or anything that can increase the risk of tongue cancer. This type of cancer is more often experienced by men aged over 60 years. One of the triggers is smoking. Cancer of the tongue can begin with the appearance of lumps or canker sores that do not heal. In my opinion, the initial symptoms of tongue cancer are not typical, so it is often only realized after the condition is severe enough. Causes of Tongue Cancer and Risk Factors for Tongue Cancer Aloe cancer occurs due to genetic mutations in the cells of the tongue. This causes the growth and development of cells on the tongue to be uncontrolled. The cause of the genetic mutation is not known with certainty, but there are some things that are known to increase the risk of the emergence of tongue cancer, namely: 1. Heredity factors Someone whose parents have had oral cancer or tongue cancer will be more at risk of developing tongue cancer. Usually tongue cancer with heredit...