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1. I live and work in a community where Betel nut/paan chewing has been part of our life for many generations. I knew that this could cause mouth cancer, but I have recently learned that alcohol can also cause these cancers. What does alcohol do to cause mouth cancer?

last reviewed: 01.12.2005

2. My father is having treatment for a cancer of his tongue. The doctors hope he will be cured. He is a heavy smoker. Would this have caused his cancer and should he stop?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

3. Can paragangliomas be inherited?

last reviewed: 04.05.2006

4. My family come from India. My father still chews paan. I am worried he could get a cancer in his mouth. What are the signs of this sort of cancer?

last reviewed: 20.01.2005

5. I eat Zarda in my pan. Is it harmful? What are the effects of Zarda?

last reviewed: 01.12.2004

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