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What causes tongue cancer
My 30-year old cousin has been diagnosed with Stage II tongue cancer. Though treatment has been started and he’s in a recovery according to doctors but I’m curious to know the tongue cancer causes. He doesn’t chew tobacco or take any drugs. An oncologist’s detailed response would be great!
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Needs surgery and chemoradiotherapy..
It can be due to tobacco betel nut betel leaf
Sharp tooth causing chronic ulcer or irritants including spicy foods and lastly genetics...
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not always habits cause cancer
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Dr. Shubham Jain
Surgical Oncologist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
The start of a cancer depends on interaction of many factors, of which tobacco is the most prevalent. It can also arise as a result of repeated injury due to sharp teeth, HPV related infections, alcohol consumption, and rarely genetic factors etc. It is difficult to pinpoint a cause.
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