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Quit smoking after 4 pack years(8 years at half a pack per day). been really paranoid about cancer. mom says "your only 25 stop worrying"is she right?

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Relax: Your risk starts to be measurable at about 10 pack years. Worrying accomplishes nothing in any case. The key is that you were able to stop -- an achievement for which you should be commended. Talk to your mother about something that is likely to be productive and/or create affection.

Answered 3/12/2015

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