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If someone smoked for 2 years 1-2 cigarettes every 1-2 days at age 24-26 then quit forever, are they at risk of lung cancer?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Smoking: There is still a risk but obviously the risk is greatly diminished. Keep,up the good work

Answered 4/22/2018

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A member asked:

If someone smoked for 2 years 1-2 cigarettes every 1-2 days at age 24-26 then quit forever, are they at risk of lung cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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