Balwinder Singh Balwinder Singh Asked 6 months ago

What causes throat cancer?

My elder cousin was a heavy smoker for many years and was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. It's a very serious thing. What usually causes throat cancer?

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Sandeep Banerjee Sandeep Banerjee Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Based on my discussions with oncology colleagues, chronic irritation of the throat lining is a major factor. This is heavily linked to tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, and certain viral infections like HPV. It is essential to avoid these risk factors.

Alok Mishra Alok Mishra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It is a scary topic to think about, but please don't lose peace of mind. Getting timely medical advice and living a clean lifestyle helps prevent such serious conditions. Take care.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Just reading about these serious topics makes me so anxious about every little dry throat issue. I really hope you are asking just for information and are doing fine. Sending you lots of positive vibes and strength.

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Jitendra Patel Jitendra Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

A compromised immune system and poor cellular health can also make the body vulnerable over the years. I focus a lot on keeping my immunity strong through a balanced, sugar-free diet, but for serious concerns, an ENT specialist is the only right person to consult.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I am not an expert, but I know that long-term exposure to harmful substances like gutkha or cigarette smoke is usually the main trigger. Please talk to a specialist if you or anyone close to you has persistent hoarseness or difficulty swallowing.

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Kalyani Amma Kalyani Amma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

In our times, we saw that people who chewed tobacco or smoked continuously for decades faced these severe throat diseases. If you maintain simple, clean habits and avoid those vices, your body will stay healthy. Bless you.

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