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Is it possible to get lung cancer by kissing someone that smokes?
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No: Not even if the smoker already has lung cancer. However, being exposed to second hand smoke does raise the risk of lung cancer.
Answered 3/28/2013
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No not by kissing: No not by kissing but inhaling second hand smoke increases the risk.
Answered 4/4/2013
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