Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My parents smoked in the house until i was 7 years old. i'm not 27. am i at risk of lung cancer because of this exposure?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Risk of lung cancer: Yes but minimally so unless you personally smoke or personally have exposure to either asbestos or radon.
Answered 2/8/2015
5.4k views
Second hand: Smoke exposure is a risk for lung cancer, but when you calculate how much time you and parents were in home and car together, you may have slight increase risk, but not enough to do anything different other than obviously not smoke yourself.
Answered 2/8/2015
5.4k views
No.: After approximately three months of not being exposed to primary or secondary smoke, your risk becomes the same as a non-smoker.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Might exposure to second hand smoke during childhood cause an increased risk of lung cancer in my later years?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can exposure to second hand smoke during childhood lead to an increased risk of lung cancer in my later years?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
A friend smoked methamphetamines for two years. Has been clean for seven years. How likely is lung cancer now?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My dad smoked until I was 6. He stayed home with me for 18 months when I was 1. Does this mean I'm at a high risk of lung cancer from exposure?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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
People also searched for:
Exposed to parents' secondhand smoke until about 5-6 years old. Then they quit. I never smoked.Am I at high risk of lung cancer? No family history.
Is lung cancer in your late 20's common? Don't smoke but parents did while growing up
I'm 16 and i have all the symptoms of lung cancer, my parents wont take me to the doctor so i thought i would come to you to get some answers and help?
Have a small tumor in left lung had CT n dr said not to worry but both parents died lung cancer do I need 2 nd opinion list a lot weight?
I have a 3 ml tumer in left lung n list 60 lbs in 2 yr both parents died cancer had CT twice dr said not a big deal should I get sec opinion smoke2pac
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
