Users of chewing tobacco are most likely to develop cancer at the site where the hold the chew, though this information is anecdotal, and I do not believe that a published study exists. This does not mean that they do not develop oral cancer in other locations; they do, including base of tongue. They are not free from other systemic problems that tobacco in general causes either. As a side note, cancers located at the base of the tongue are still considered oral cavity cancers.


Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.