Is tobacco a leading cause of cancer?

Answer 1

Yes, you definitely can get tongue cancer by chewing tobacco. You also increase your chances of getting mouth cancer. Chewing tobacco gives you stained teeth, bad breath, gingivitis, gum ulcers and worn down teeth.

Answer 2

no you cant only if you smoke

^- Isn't true. If you get Mouth cancer, it can spread to your lungs, and other parts of your body.

Answer 3

YES! Tobacco use is associated with cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, pancreas, kidney, bladder and cervix.

Answer 4

Yes, although exact figures can't be given.

Answer 5

Tobacco itself just causes cancer. If its in your mouth, that's where the cancer is going to be.

Answer 6

It is less likely to cause lung cancer, but far more likely to cause oral cancers - of the mouth and pharynx.

Answer 7

Yes, oral cancer