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I smoked one cigarette, could i have lung cancer?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

No: Smoking is an accumulated problem. One cigarette is like having one drink. It doesn't make you an alcoholic.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 2/29/2016

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