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Hello, recently i smoked with the hookah for about 30minutes but i had a canker soke because i bit my gum would it higher the risk of getting cancer since i smoked with a canker soke that hurts? im worried?

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A single incident is unlikely to increase cancer risk - if an area is constantly irritated and exposed to carcinogenic substances that could be a problem. Ask your dentist to perform an annual oral cancer screen.

Answered 12/12/2021

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If this is your only exposure to tobacco, it would not be a cause for concern. It would be prudent to not use tobacco, alcohol or street drugs. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/12/2021

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Tobacco is carcinogenic. Canker sore will not increase cancer risk. localized cancerous lesion from prolonged tobacco use is, however, possible. See or Dentist or Physician for an oral cancer exam. And stop using tobacco products unless you want to increase cancer risk.

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