Cancer survivor fitted with NHS's first bespoke artificial tongue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:43 · Archive

An east London cancer survivor has received what is believed to be the NHS's first bespoke artificial tongue.

An east London cancer survivor has been fitted with what is believed to be the NHS's first bespoke artificial tongue. The patient lost most of her tongue to cancer and the new prosthetic has dramatically improved her ability to speak clearly.

Both the BBC and This Is Local London report that the bespoke artificial tongue is believed to be the first of its kind fitted by the NHS, marking a significant development in prosthetic treatment for cancer survivors.

Cancer survivor fitted with NHS's first bespoke artificial tongue — Image: BBC London

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Artificial tongue helps doctor speak clearlyThe prosthetic is believed to be the first bespoke artificial tongue fitted by the NHS.BBC London · 8 Oct, 06:10
Cancer survivor who lost most of tongue given 'first bespoke artifical' tongueAn east London cancer survivor has received what is believed to be the NHS's first bespoke artificial tongue, dramatically improving her speech.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 00:01

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