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Does smoking cause breast cancer?
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No: No direct correlation with breast cancer, and smoking. There is direct correlation with several other cancers, and smoking. Lung cancer, head and neck cancer, bladder cancer is to name just a few.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Perhaps: Smoking is not a strong risk factor for the development of breast cancer. Women who were reported as being heavy smokers did have an increased risk for breast cancer. Women who were average smokers only have a slight increased risk of breast cancer.
Answered 12/3/2012
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Maybe: There may be a slight increase in breast cancer risk but even if there wasn't, smoking can lead to development of multiple other kinds of cancer plus cardiovascular and lung disease. No redeeming value to smoking. It is good to view lifestyle choices in the light of how they affect health in general, not just specific illnesses. Best regards and happy holidays.
Answered 12/3/2012
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