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I've been chewing tobacco for 2yrs now. last week i noticed a red rough patch on my cheek. is 2yrs enough to worry about cancer? trying to quit. 31/m
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Yes: Yes, worry about cancer. See ENT doc and STOP!!!
Answered 7/21/2015
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