Brian ,

I am another young female (35) who never used tobbaco products ..or rarley alcohol......BUt have got the disease ..6 weeks ago I lost 25% of my tongue and had a modified radical neck dissection ( they cut me from ear to chin and removed almost everything ) and now facing having the tonsils done....Give IT UP !!! I do not know the Odds and the damage can already be done even ..however I beleive that every dip you Take ....increases your chance of somthing you really dont wanna mess with....So AS hard as it is to quit ...remember going through cancer is harder ....There are things the Dr can give you to help .and In the long run you will only be better off ...Best wishes and hopefully you will never have to join this group due to "havin" the illnes.

Shar