is it possible for a 21 year old who doesn't smoke/chew tobacco and who isn't sexually active to get oral cancer?

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How long does it take to get oral cancer from chewing tobacco? Worse if chew in off season?

Answer 1

Possible: Possible, but not probable.

Answer 2

Oral Ca: Yes it possible for a person to still contract an oral cancer. There are many variables that can contributing factors. Regular dental checkups with screenings would hopefully catch any condition early enough to treat with a good prognosis.

Answer 3

Yes, but low risk: Unfortunately, anyone can develop oral cancer (or any other cancer). Another big risk factor is alcohol use. To a lesser degree, excessive sun exposure can cause cancer of the lips. Reduce your risks and lead a healthy life style and don't be overly concerned. Excessive worry is not healthy either. Get routine head and neck soft tissues exams at your dentist.

Answer 4

Increases: Any use of smokeless tobacco increases your chances. It's like asking: if i walk across the freeway, what are the chances i'll get hit? The more often you do it, the more likely it will be.

Answer 5

Yes: Once a month is once a month too often.

Answer 6

Chance increase smal: Tobacco contains hundreds of compounds that can encourage mistakes when cells reproduce. Chewing tobacco is potent in producing cancers in the tissues next to the wad of tobacco, in floor of mouth & lateral border of the tongue, as those last two sites collect the saliva with the extracted cancer-causing chemicals. Causing cancer generally takes years, but if you can stop it would be best.

Answer 7

Yes: But only because in toying with an addictive substance, you are very likely to find yourself needing more and more of it. Regular use is a real risk for cancer. Do a favor for yourself and anybody who you kiss -- put this silly stuff away.

Answer 8

Better chance: Tobacco usage in any form and in any frequency increases your chances for mouth cancer by exposing your tissues to hundreds of toxic chemicals proven to cause cancer. Why take the risk? Stop all forms of tobacco use and enjoy life!

Answer 9

No answer: There is no easy answer to this question. Tobacco chewing is a risk factor for all oral cancers. It is bad for you and the habit should be discontinued. You may need professional help in this regard. Please seek it out.

Answer 10

Best answer- QUIT: People react differently to stimuli, especially chewing tobacco. It is like placing a burning cigarette inside your mouth, but more concentrated. Don't take the chance. Oral changes can occur quite quickly, and those changes may lead to cancer. Quit!

Answer 11

No set amount: You can use it once and that is enough. There is no way to predict how your soft tissues will react to the carcinogens. In any event, every time you use it, it increases your chances. It's almost like playing the lottery, but in a very bad way... You don't want to be the winner of this prize. Quit while you're ahead.

Answer 12

Regardless of how: often or long, users of chewing tobacco products are 50 times more likely to develop oral cancer. The mortality rate of oral cancer is about 50%. Ask your doctor how to quit chewing tobacco.

Answer 13

Oral cancer screen: First get checked out by your dentist with an oral cancer screen. There are a variable of screening tests, which may be covered by your insurance. If the dentist feels an area is of concern, you may be referred to an oral surgeon for further evaluation. If possible, try to quit. The duration of chewing tobacco is not as important as getting evaluated and quitting. It is a known risk factor.

Answer 14

Once: Every time you bathe your oral tissues with the carcinogens that exude from the tobacco, you increase your chances. It's like playing the lottery, but in a bad way. The sooner you stop the less your chances of developing cancer.

Answer 15

Very High Risk: Smokers and dippers are many times more likely than non-smokers and/or non-consumers of alcohol to develop these cancers. Use this time as an opportunity to stop using tobacco.

Answer 16

No set answer: You seem to be asking if chewing once a month is "safe". Every time you chew (or smoke), you increase your chances of developing cancer. Since no one can predict how susceptible you are to the carcinogens, it is impossible to tell you how high your chances are... Just that you are at risk.

Answer 17

Russian Roulette: Agree with dr. Davantzis. It's russian roulette with your life. Is it really worth the risk? Adding alcohol to the mix further increases your risk.

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