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Is it true that it's rare to get oral cancer if you have never used tobacco or smoked?
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Mostly yes: Tobacco use of any kind is the big leading cause of oral cancer. However any constant irritation to the oral tissue can be a cause also.
Answered 11/3/2016
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Yes: Yes, much liess common.
Answered 11/3/2016
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