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Hello,
I'm 24 year old male who has chewed since I was 19 or so moderately. Does the amount of time and amouth of chew you do increase your chances of oral cancer?? I understand that oral cancer is usually in older me, but I was wondering how long before cancer can develop?? Thanks |
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Hi questionforyou
 Please have a look at my reply to a similar question. Do stop using tobacco - it is an avoidable risk :bomb: . Best wishes Vinod :coffee: Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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Why are people under the impression you have to be older to get Cancer ? :banghead:
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Paul,
I've always been told oral cancer was linked to heavy smoking & drinking and affected old people since I was first diagnosed! But it's now starting to affect more & more young people! :yikes: I suppose everyone has always associated cancer with old age and certain death!! :thinking: I'm sure your max fax team could explain better! When I was in hospital I was on a ward of about 98% pensioners! and I was the youngest by a mile. |
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HI, Yes Steve, I was the youngest by far on my ward(42).
The alarming thing is they could have caught it along time before but because of my age the GP and other GP's in the Surgery I saw weeks and weeks before diagnosed never thought it was Cancer. It was not until it spread to my neck did I get the help I NEEDED many months before. I am bitter now mainly becuse of all the after effect I have and still are going through. I do hope you are feeling a bit better. Paul |
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one more thing (not you personally steve) everybody goes on about smoking and drinking causes the Cancer of Mouth & Neck but most do either.
I smoke yes but NEVER drank so how do they come up with the stupid and uncalled for """they must fit in that box """ attidude? |
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