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If i smoke will i get lung cancer?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Not necessarily.: Smoking and lung cancer is not a sure think, it is a risk. A better statement would be, if one smokes, the risk of getting lung cancer increases.

Answered 9/6/2017

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Increase your chance: You will increase your chances of premature death, lung cancer, a number of other cancers, and heart disease. What do you get for that? Bad breath and ugly teeth.

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Highly likely.: While risk varies for different people, the main risk factor for lung cancer is tobacco use, especially cigarette smoking.

Answered 2/24/2016

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15%: 15% of smokers (>100 cigarettes in a lifetime) develop lung cancer. 80% of all lung cancer is caused by smoking. If you stop smoking, your risk of lung cancer decreases each year after stopping.

Answered 2/24/2016

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Dr. Loki Skylizard answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Possibly: Agree with dr. Cooke. 15% of smokers (>100 cigarettes in a lifetime) develop lung cancer. 80% of all lung cancer is caused by smoking. Additionally, numerous other diseases and cancers are related to smoking. Please, speak with your family physician and get help to stop. Risks of lung cancer: http://goo.Gl/gu9ms.

Answered 2/24/2016

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