Question 1

can you get throat cancer from singing?

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No: While chronic vocal injury may rarely contribute the most common cause is smoking. Besides, chronic vocal injury is a result of real abuse of voice and is almost never a result of singing.

Question 2

if you have hpv and ur spouse wants to give oral can they get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

HPV: If you have hpv the overwhelming odds are that your spouse has the virus as well.  If you have a strain that is implicated in causing malignancy it is certainly possible that this can occur.  Would strongly recommend getting the hpv vaccine.  If you want to know whether you have hpv see your gynecologist.   Good luck.

Question 3

how long it takes to get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cancer development: Cancer comes in many different "flavors" that can be variable in the specific time course for development. Most throat cancers require several genetic changes over many  years or deca. Once the genetic changes occur, it still takes often years before the cancer reaches a size to be detected. So, behaviors or exposures in younger years (smoking, for example) make the difference in later cancer rate

Question 4

can an eighteen year old get throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many different types of cancers and they can affect different parts of your body. An 18yo can get a throat cancer and many other cancers. Smokers and tobacco users increase their chances of a throat cancer but you can get cancers without being a smoker or tobacco user as well.

Question 5

is it likely for an 18yr old to get throat cancer?

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No, but anyone can: No, but anyone can. If you have sore throat or trouble swallowing that has not inproved in 4 weeks, see an ent.

Question 6

please tell me, could a 22 year old get throat cancer?

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Uncommon, but possib: Throat cancer commonly affects adults but anyone of age bove 20 years can have  any of the common cancers.

Question 7

how long does it take to get throat cancer from smoking?

Accepted Answer

Variable time: Each person has different susceptibility to cancer and the time from exposure to tobacco to cancer is extremely variable. However, if you use tobacco in any form, quit while you are ahead. In a susceptible person even second hand smoke can cause cancer.

Question 8

can a man get throat cancer by having oral sex with a wo?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you consider transmission of human papilloma virus which studies have linked to cancer.  If your partner has hpv, consult with your physician regarding risks.

Smoking, excessive drinking, exposure to asbestos and hpv are all causes of throat cancer.

Question 9

please explain if it is possible to get throat cancer from using dip tobacco?

Accepted Answer

I guess it is: .....Possible although you would be more concerned about cancer of the lip or tongue, the areas in direct contact with it.  Please, don't do it.  It is risky and in my opinion a truly disgusting habit.  Even if you don't get cancer, you can damage your teeth and gums, and kill your smile.

Question 10

can i get throat cancer from starting smokin n january n quitting three weeks ago ?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is bad for u: Your risk is lower than someone who smokes for several years, but it is not zero.  You've made the best decision you can possibly make for your health by quitting smoking.  Congratulations on such a wise decision at this young age.  I encourage you to stay tobacco free for the rest of your life.  You'll be glad you did.

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