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22 smoked for almost 4 years on and off, chewed for a small amount of time, drank some alcohol and stopped it all. are chances for cancer high or low?
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See below: Heredity is an important factor in the risk for cancer. At this stage your risk is low and you can lower is further by quitting the use of tobacco and alcohol entirely. Keep your weight under control and exercise regularly.
Answered 3/5/2015
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