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I am 18 , i smoke cigarettes , to my right cheek of my lower jaw , a red sore is appearing , its been three days , is it a sign of cancer ?
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Not yet: I'm glad you're scared, though. Cancer takes longer to develop but this may be erythroplasia which is likely to turn into cancer. Please do everything you can to stop now. Smoking is not only bad for you, it's a serious personal and social liability for a smart young man.
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