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I stopped smoking at 29 yrs old after close to 15 yrs smoking. i just had a clear chest x ray. what are my future chances of getting lung cancer?
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Diminishing: It is still possible to acquire lung cancer, but with arresting the injurious process of active smoking it is less likely.
Answered 12/17/2012
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See below: This is the best thing you did! your chances of getting lung cancer will diminish each year, reaching those of a non-smoker in about ten years. Congratulations!
Answered 6/30/2022
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