18th July 2023

You see a 43-year-old man who is concerned as his father has recently been diagnosed with oral cancer

You see a 43-year-old man who is concerned as his father has recently been diagnosed with oral cancer. He wants to know what he can do to reduce his risk of acquiring oral cancer. On review, he has a history of genital warts when he was a teenager. He also tells you that he has smoked 10 cigarettes/day for the last 15 years, occasionally chews betel nut and does not drink alcohol. Examination is unremarkable but you do note evidence of nail tar staining and you calculate a BMI of 34.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.