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Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Learn about the risk factors for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers and what you might be able to do to help lower your risk.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Learn more about the risk factors for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer.

  • Risk Factors for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers
  • What Causes Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers?

Prevention

There's no way to prevent all oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers. But there are things you can do that might help lower your risk. Learn more here.

  • Can Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers Be Prevented?

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  • About Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
  • Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Staging
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