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28 yrs old smoked cigarettes for 12 yrs now quitting what are the chances of someone my age having lung cancer? or has it been to long to repair damag
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Possible: But quitting does allow some reversal of the damage over many years and lowers lung cancer risk. Negative family history is also, relevant. Negative ct as you note is valuable info.
Answered 12/24/2014
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Glad you've quit: You will never recover the damage to the elasticity in your lungs, and this will take away some of your wind as you get older. Lung cancer's rare at your age even smoking. You will have a somewhat increased cancer risk for the next two decades but it is still low. The key is that you have overcome this godawful addiction. It is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and those who love you.
Answered 12/24/2014
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