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Throat Cancer Risk Factors
Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Risk factors for throat cancer include the following:
- Being exposed to certain substances at work, i.e. asbestos exposure
- Smoking
- Alcohol use
- Ultraviolet light exposure
- Chewing betel nut
- Using smokeless tobacco products
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
- Age
- Gender (Male)
The risk of throat cancer increases with any of the above mentioned factors. The above list illustrates many of the common examples of throat cancer risk factors. If you or a loved one has one or more of the above throat cancer risk factors, particularly asbestos exposure, our lawyers can further explain the likelihood that you will be diagnosed with throat cancer. Call our law firm today to discuss your risk of throat cancer.
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