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Never smoked/drank; no family history, no hpv. had clean cancer screening july 30, 2014. 37 yr old male. are my chances slim for oral cancer?
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Probably: Absent family history, absence of alcohol/smoking (including pot)/drug use, and/or chronic irritation from anything sharp, occurrence of oral cancer is rare. To be sure, however, have regular dental check-ups with appropriate x-Rays which includes an oral cancer screening exam. In other words, have a Pro check you regularly.
Answered 8/2/2015
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Very slim: The average age of diagnosis for oral cancer is 62 and 2/3 of patients with oral cancer are over age 50.
Answered 8/2/2015
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