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What Is The Likliness Of Getting Mouth Cancer From Dip

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Posted on Tue, 20 Nov 2018
Question: what is the likliness of getting mouth cancer from dip or chewing tobacco?
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to “Ask a doctor”.

I understand your concern. Yes, it is possible for smokeless tobacco to cause mouth cancer. The probability varies also depending on the concentration of chemicals in the tobacco. However, this probability is relatively low compared to other factors causing oral cancer, such as smoking, alcohol and HP virus.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Is The Likliness Of Getting Mouth Cancer From Dip

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to “Ask a doctor”. I understand your concern. Yes, it is possible for smokeless tobacco to cause mouth cancer. The probability varies also depending on the concentration of chemicals in the tobacco. However, this probability is relatively low compared to other factors causing oral cancer, such as smoking, alcohol and HP virus. I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.