Find out your risk for developing certain cancers by taking our online screening assessment today! Usually, squamous cell carcinoma will start as something that seems harmless, like a little white or red bump in the mouth. Someone might not think much of it and expect it to go away after a few days. If you remove the cause of the issue, whether it be chewing tobacco, cheek biting or a sharp tooth, and the lesion doesn't go away, that's a problem.
That's a warning sign for cancer," says Dr. Use of smokeless tobacco has been linked with risk of oral cancer. Smokeless tobacco contains tobacco-specific nitrosamines TSNAs , polonium, formaldehyde, cadmium, lead, and benzo[a]pyrene, which are carcinogenic agents. Although there is presence of some compounds, carotenoids and phenolic compounds, that have cancer inhibiting properties, they are in low concentrations.
Snus is pasteurized to kill bacteria that can produce cancer-causing chemicals. Some evidence suggests that snus users aren't at as great a risk as cigarette users are for mouth cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and other lung problems. Dissolvable tobacco products are powdered tobacco pressed into shapes, such as tablets, sticks or strips. Some contain sweeteners or flavoring and may look like candy.
The pressed tobacco is chewed or held in the mouth until it dissolves. These products are not the same as the nicotine lozenges used to help people quit smoking.
Smokeless tobacco products might expose people to lower levels of harmful chemicals than tobacco smoke, but that doesn't mean these products are a safe alternative to smoking. Smokeless tobacco contains nicotine, which can lead to addiction, and dozens of chemicals that can cause cancer. Manufacturers may imply that smokeless tobacco will help you quit smoking, but this hasn't been proved. Because of the health risks, smokeless tobacco products aren't a good alternative to quit smoking.
If you use chewing tobacco or other forms of smokeless tobacco, consider options to help you quit. Your doctor can be a great resource and can help you create a quit plan. Resources developed for smoking cessation may help you stop using smokeless tobacco. The following interventions have been found most effective in research about quitting chewing tobacco and other smokeless products:.
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