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What are the chances of a healthy, non smoker(quit 5 years ago), 36 year old, caucasian, male, no family history of cancer getting lung cancer?

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Dr. Jean Yared answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Low: Need more info. It is more common in heavy sm9ker abovevage of 50. It is not impossible though to have lung cancer at young age but i would rule out more common problems such an infection etc. It also depends on the duration and the quantity of smoking. In anyway, i would recommend to followup with your doctor.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 5/1/2014

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