What to ask your doctor about mouth cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

Am I more likely to get cancer of the mouth or oropharynx than anyone else?
I used to smoke so does this mean I will get a mouth or oropharyngeal cancer?
I used to chew paan/betel quid/tobacco so does this mean I will get a mouth or oropharyngeal cancer?
How can I give up smoking?
What is a safe amount of alcohol to drink each week?
How will I know if I have cancer of the mouth or oropharynx?
Will my diet increase my risk of a mouth or oropharyngeal cancer?
I am exposed to soot (diesel fumes, metal dust) at work. Does this affect my risk of mouth and oropharyngeal cancer?
Can I be screened for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer?
Do mouth and oropharyngeal cancers run in families?
Is there anything I can do to reduce my risk of mouth and oropharyngeal cancer?

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