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In ages 14-15 i smoked like 30 hookahs with friends.haven't smoked in 7 months. if i never smoke again, should my health be ok? am i at cancer risk?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Glad you stopped: The increase in your cancer risk is too small to measure or even estimate. Please do stay away from tobacco as the addiction can creep up on you unexpectedly.

Answered 1/25/2014

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A member asked:

In ages 14-15 i smoked like 30 hookahs with friends.haven't smoked in 7 months. if i never smoke again, should my health be ok? am i at cancer risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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