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Has anyone ever got lung cancer from smoking marijuana and never smoking tobacco? i cant find any documented cases no matter how hard i look

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Marijuana contains: carcinogens, some in comparably higher levels than in cigarettes, so there is a theoretical risk. However, clinical studies have failed to demonstrate a clear association with lung cancer.

Answered 9/27/2019

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