Watch Your Mouth by Julia Scheeres Lung cancer isn't the only risk smokers take with each time they light up a cigarette. They are also prime candidates for head and neck cancers. Sadly, most cases are preventable. They tend to strike late in life, between 40 and 60, but can be successfully treated if detected early.
Some smokers assume that chewing tobacco is a safe alternative to cigarettes.
This product simply moves the cancer risk from the lungs to the mouth. Research shows that head and neck cancers are rare in adults who don't smoke or drink. However, even people with healthy habits should watch for symptoms as well as protect themselves from overexposure to the sun, which is a major cause of skin cancer and is also linked to cancer of the lip. It's the single most important thing you can do for your health.