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Smoked for 4 years on and off a pack in a day or 2, smoke weed every so often and drink somewhat. am i at risk for cancer?

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Dr. Shashank Jain answered

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Yes: Yes - we have a lot of data relating Smoking to increased risk of cancer

Answered 3/4/2015

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A member asked:

Smoked for 4 years on and off a pack in a day or 2, smoke weed every so often and drink somewhat. am i at risk for cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shashank Jain answered

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