Kedar Kirtane told the American Cancer Society in October 2025, "Although pouches may expose you to slightly fewer carcinogens than smoking, they're not harmless
I don't know that I ever said, That's what baseball players do,' said Chatham Glenwood softball coach Vondel Edgar, who chewed tobacco while playing high-level fast-pitch softball after his college baseball days
Add to that the bacterial buildup from dry mouth, and you get bad breath that mints or gum cant cover for long
Some lower-quality tobacco products leave a noticeable chemical aftertaste, which even the most devoted cigarette smokers would describe as unpleasant
You're advancing in your career, have a nice nest egg save for retirement, you children are getting closer (if not already in ) college