Question 1

can you get mouth cancer from kissing?

Accepted Answer

No, but . . .: Mouth cancer (oral cancer) is not transmitted by kissing. However, doctors believe that some throat cancers are caused by strains of HPV (human papilloma virus). HPV causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Researchers are trying to find out if vaccines like Gardasil can prevent some throat cancers, because oral sex transmits HPV viruses from one&#x27;s genitals into a partners mouth and throat.

Question 2

if you kiss a guy when hes doing dip, can you get mouth cancer from it?

Accepted Answer

Chewing tobacco: You can't get cancer from kissing a person who dips or chew tobacco.

Question 3

is it possible to contract mouth cancer by kissing someone that does dip?

Accepted Answer

No, doubtful: Smoking, chewing tobacco and drinking alcohol can lead to oral cancer. A recent study showed that over 90% of oral cancers were associated with combining heavy smoking and heavy drinking.
 Kissing is not a heavy exposure and is not a factor that leads to oral cancer.

Question 4

will kissing multiple people cause mouth cancer or any dangerous diseases?

Accepted Answer

Not cancer: I can't think of any science around kissing and cancer. There are diseases that can be transferred by saliva, Mononucleosis is just one of them.

Question 5

how long after using smokeless tobacco do you get mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco use: Not everyone who chews tobacco and smokes cigarette will end up with cancer.  We all have different immune system and everyone's body reacts differently to harmful  substances.

Question 6

can you get mouth cancer from chewing skoal for only a short period?

Accepted Answer

Define Short term: What is short term? Months, few years, few days, weeks? 
There is high and direct correlation between smokeless tobacco and oral cancer. The chances are you are good and don't worry too much about it. Your dentist should do oral cancer screening every 6 months. We have kits too so please ask your dentist every 6 months you see him or her to check your mouth for oral cancer. Ask for the screening.

Question 7

what is a way to get mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Genetic Mutation: A genetic mutation occurs which causes the cancerous cells to divide uncontrollably and to not die off. This mutation can be from a genetic predisposition, but more often in the mouth it is cause by a carcinogenic agent, such as the use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

Question 8

what are ways you can get mouth cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mutations: Cancer occurs when cells mutate, divide uncontrollably, and do not die off. The mutation can occur naturally, but more often from an outside source. Very high doses of radiation can be a cause, but more often in the mouth it is cigarette smoking and use of smokeless tobacco. Use of alcohol while smoking increases your chances even more.

Question 9

can you get a mouth cancer from smoking just a few cigarette?

Accepted Answer

Probably note: Oral cancers that are due to smoking are the result of chronic irritation from daily  exposure to the toxins in cigarettes or smokeless tobacco.  This irritation is potentiated by the abuse of alcohol.

Question 10

what are tests for mouth cancer? could i get it from smoking and sex?

Accepted Answer

YES AND YES: Smoking has been the major risk factor for cancers of the mouth but more recently oral sex has been identified as a risk factor due to the human papilloma virus 16. How do we test for it a good visual oral exam.

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