Tongue Cancer Survives 5 Years Without Surgery
In 2019, Mr. Taufik Sarmin was diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer—adenoid cystic carcinoma—covering almost the entire right side of his tongue. Doctors advised surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation, but with no guarantee against recurrence or spread. Then he chose ECCT, enduring the excruciating pain of both the disease and its treatment.
During the first few months, the pain was at its worst as the cancer mass broke down into thick mucus mixed with saliva. Over time, MRI scans showed the tumor’s density decreasing—evidence of cancer cell lysis rather than shrinkage. The healing process was long and difficult, but his determination never wavered.
After 5 years, Mr. Sarmin’s cancer is clear, his tongue remains intact, and no spread has been detected. He now lives in good health, with only minor scarring and a slightly obstructed sensation on his tongue.
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