India, June 23 -- When people think of oral cancer, smoking is often the first risk factor that comes to mind. While tobacco use remains one of the leading causes, oral cancer is not limited to smokers alone. Many people who have never smoked can also develop the disease due to a range of other factors, including chewing tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption, viral infections, poor oral hygiene, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and certain environmental exposures.

Understanding these lesser-known risks is crucial, as early awareness can play a key role in prevention and timely diagnosis. HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Ankur Nandan Varshney, senior consultant medical oncologist at Medanta Hospital, Noida, who highlights, "Many patients come w...