A member asked:

Is it common that teenagers how are smokers develope lung cancer? are there any cases of teenagers getting sick from smoking.

7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Yes many: Yes. Teenagers can get lung cancer and teenagers can have worsening lung function if they continue to smoke. Quitting now can definitely reduce your risk but some risk might persist depending upon how long you smoke and your genetics.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Cancer rare in teen: The damage that the teenagers are doing is realized many years later since it takes years for cancer to develop as a result of smoking. Not only are they configuring both physical and mental addictive behaviors but they are also increasing their risks of other health issues. As a teen they would b more likely to engage in other risky behaviors as well as lowering immune system risk of illness.

Answered 3/10/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yes: The cancers come after exposure. Sometimes years later. Kids get bronchitis, pneumonia, hoarseness and develop lung and vascular trauma that's a preamble to the worse diseases.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Try to stop smoking: The vast majority of teens who smoke will not get cancer during the teenaged years, but ti does happen, the habit will get harder and harder to stop, it is certain to diminish your ability to enjoy life later on, you lung cancer risk alone is about 1 in 10, and a teen who smokes will lose significant exercise tolerance (affecting team sports) in just a few days.

Answered 3/11/2013

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