FACTS of Tobacco Addiction
How bad is your habit????
- Different products of tobacco depending on their toxicity in descending order:
Gutkha with tobacco Gutkha Packet paan masala like Manikchand, Rajnigandha, Vimal Tobacco quid and snuff Mawa with thick consistency of lime Mawa with thin consistency of lime Paan with tobacco Paan - 5 year survival rate for patients who already have undergone surgery for treating oral cancer decreases from Stage I to Stage IV.
- The harmful changes brought about in the oral mucosa due to tobacco are irreversible but with discontinuation of habit and timely treatment, there could be improvement in the condition. In short, quit the habit before the harmful changes kick in.
- The oral cancer patients who have undergone surgery and/or radiotherapy live with different levels of disabilities. Eating properly and normally is the main problem they face due to which they are unable to do activities that require physical exertion.
- If you are unable to quit your habit in a single go then try out the following suggestions to leave your habit forever eventually:
Apply thinner consistency of lime or no lime at all in your mawa/faaki.
Slowly reduce the proportion of tobacco.
Reduce the frequency of eating mawa/tobacco.
Keep the mawa/tobacco in contact with the oral mucosa for as much minimum time as possible.
Every 3 months, take SMF CARE tablets once a day for one month along with de-addiction in order to reduce the chances of developing oral cancer.
To battle against adverse changes occurring due to your habit, consult your oral surgeon at regular intervals. - For people who are presently suffering from oral ulcers, reduced mouth opening and damaged mucosa and want to stay away from oral cancer:
Quit the habit and get regular oral check-ups from your doctor (Dr. Kaushik Pethani, Ph. No. 0281-2463405).
Regular follow-ups are necessary to avail the benefits of early detection and diagnosis.
Dr. Kaushik Pethani has been working since 15 years for cancer prevention and has already been helpful to thousands of patients till now.
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