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What is risk of 16 years old get lung cancer. i smoked 6 months e-cig not everyday and when i smoked maybe 15-35 puffs a day. i have quit. my risk?
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Not elevated: Your risk of developing lung cancer is no greater than that of a person who has never smoked. This assumes, of course, that you do not take up cigarette smoking in the future.
Answered 9/29/2016
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