New Study: Quitting Tobacco Lowers Oral Cancer Risk by Over 60%

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Quitting Tobacco Slashes Oral Cancer Risk by Over 60%: Study Reveals

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News18•20-02-2026, 19:30

Quitting Tobacco Slashes Oral Cancer Risk by Over 60%: Study Reveals

•A study by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) found that stopping tobacco use reduces oral cavity cancer risk by over 60%.
•The research, conducted across five TMC cancer centers from 2010-2022, included men and women aged 19-75 years.
•Quitting smoking reduced oral cancer risk by 61% and chewing tobacco by 42% after 10 years compared to continuous users.
•While quitting significantly lowers risk, it never reaches the level of those who have never consumed tobacco, emphasizing prevention.
•The findings provide strong evidence for motivational counseling and policy development to encourage tobacco cessation.

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