Causes
The exact cause of tongue cancer is unknown. However, the following lifestyle factors may be related:
- Smoking cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe
- Use of chewing tobacco, snuff, or other tobacco products
- Heavy alcohol consumption
Risk Factors
These factors increase your chance of developing tongue cancer. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:
- Sex: male
- Poor oral and dental hygiene
- Age: 40 and over
- Irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth due to smoking and drinking
- History of mouth ulcers
- Family history due to genetic predisposition
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