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I'm 16 years old and i chew tabacco. i'm scared i might have gum cancer bc my gums are swollen and sore, my throw hurts and my jaws. do you think i mi?

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No: You are not as likely to have cancer as you are to have gingivitis and a mouth infection. Please try to stop chewing and have a doctor examine you to be sure. Chewing tobacco raises the risk for cancer so even if you do not have it now you could be at risk later.

Answered 4/30/2016

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