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Mouth cancer

Causes of mouth cancer

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It’s not always clear why mouth cancer happens, but it can be caused by genetic changes, your lifestyle, and some medical conditions.

Things you can do to lower your risk of mouth cancer include quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol.

Page last reviewed: 19/06/2023
Next review due: 19/06/2026