5. Get your kids
vaccinated. The
human papillomavirus
(HPV) accounts for
between 80 and 90
percent of all cancers
of the
oropharynx, which
includes the tonsils
and the back or base
of the tongue. The
CDC recommends
vaccinating both
boys and girls before
age 13. Talk to your
doctor to learn more.
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6. Limit exposure to
toxins. Industrial
chemicals, such as
asbestos, synthetic
fibers, wood or
nickel dust or
formaldehyde also
cause cancer.
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8. See your doctor if
you have:
White or red patches
in the mouth
Sores in the mouth
or throat that won’t
heal
Difficulty chewing or
swallowing
Lump in your mouth
or throat
Ear pain or pressure
Hoarseness
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