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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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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

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.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Dr Iwata and another doctor agreed

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