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I smoked about 6 cigarettes once a weekend for a year. now quit. age 23. whats my risk of lung cancer compared to someone who never smoked?
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Lung cancer: It is pretty close to someone who has never smoked, but make sure you don't smoke again. Also please note that about 20% of lung cancers occur in non smokers.
Answered 2/7/2016
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