A 39-year-old member asked:
Is squamous cell carcinoma one of the things you can get from chewing tobacco?
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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience
Yes: Can lead to oral cancer in which the majority are squamous cell carcinoma. Hope this helps.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Can chewing tobacco cause a squamous cell carcinoma?
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Dr. Lonna Larshanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Yes: Of the tongue, lips, larynx, gums... Anywhere in the mouth.
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Last updated Mar 12, 2015
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