Oral Cancer in Young Patients
Author Information
Author(s): R. Sankaranarayanan, M. Najeeb Mohideen, M. Krishnan Nair, T.K. Padmanabhan
Primary Institution: Regional Cancer Centre, Medical College Campus, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Hypothesis
What are the chewing habits and risk factors for oral cancer in patients under 30 years of age?
Conclusion
Young patients with oral cancer often do not have significant chewing habits, suggesting other factors may contribute to the disease.
Supporting Evidence
- 91% of young patients with tongue cancer did not have a chewing habit.
- Only 4% of older patients with buccal mucosa cancer had no habits.
- Factors other than tobacco and alcohol may be involved in the aetiology of oral cancers in young patients.
Takeaway
Most young people with oral cancer don't chew tobacco or have other habits that usually cause it, so there might be other reasons for their cancer.
Methodology
Analysis of case records of oral cancer patients under 30 years and comparison with older patients.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting habits and factors influencing cancer risk.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size of young patients.
Participant Demographics
Patients under 30 years of age with oral cancer.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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