Question 1

chances of getting cancer from chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Chances too much!: There is no safe form of tobacco. At least 28 chemicals in smokeless tobacco have been found to cause cancer. Smokeless tobacco causes oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic cancer but also heart disease, gum disease, and oral lesions other than cancer, such as leukoplakia (precancerous white patches in the mouth). Do yourself an enormous favor and do not use tobacco in any form.

Question 2

is it possible to get cancer after chewing tobacco for just 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it is also possible for anyone to get cancer, even if they have not been chewing tobacco. We know chewing tobacco increases the risk of certain types of cancer. See your md.

Question 3

can you get tounge cancer from chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unfortunately: Chewing tobacco is one of the risk factors for oral cancer including tongue cancer. If you do chew tobacco-please consider to stop.

Question 4

my dad didn't get cancer from chewing tobacco, will i?

Accepted Answer

That is a very good: ...Question.  Many folks use tobacco products and never have cancer but a large number of folks suffering of different kinds of cancers have been users.  You can't tell who will and who won't. Chewing tobacco is a risky habit and (no disrespect intended) kinda disgusting. Believe me, you do not want to see what could happen to you if you continue. Please please do not use tobacco in any form.

Question 5

how long does it take to get cancer from chewing tobacco? i've been chewing for a year and i'm a hypochondriac about these things.

Accepted Answer

Not much time . . .: Risk of getting oral cancer from chewing/dipping tobacco depends upon how much you chew/dip and how frequently you do so. It also depends upon placement (same every time or different each time) as well as intangibles like family genetics. Best to think in terms of years. Better than trying to calculate your risk, just quit chewing/dipping. Living w/your tongue and/or jaw removed isn't fun.

Question 6

how long until you get oral cancer from chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: Can't give you a time.  But now is. Good time to quit.
See a dentist or oral surgeon for an oral cancer exam.

Question 7

how many years does it take to get oral cancer from chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Cancer development generally requires a "latent' period to develop. How long that is, is different for different people and different cancers. Best to quit chewing tobacco, or to have never started.

Question 8

please tell me how long it takes for to get oral cancer from chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Usually years: It often takes years to develop oral cancer from chewing tobacco, however, there have been cases of teens developing oral cancer due to genetic susceptibility.  Since one does not know one's genetic susceptibility, it is strongly advised to stay away from all tobacco products.

Question 9

how long does it take to get oral cancer from chewing tobacco? is there a known, calculated number?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I am unaware of any published studies that can quantify how long you have to chew tobacco before being diagnosed.

Oral cancer from chewing tobacco is obviously a concern. The number of times you chewed tobacco and your risk of getting oral cancer may also be dependent upon the type of tobacco you chew, the location (if you keep it in the same location), as well as how long you chewed it each time.

Question 10

what are the first signs of mouth cancer from chewing tobacco?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to see: This is a big reason to see a dentist on a regular basis for checkups.  As with many types of cancer, catching "mouth cancer" early greatly improves your chances of defeating it.  A dentist has many tools at their disposal to see very small lesions that could be or eventually turn into cancer.

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