A 26-year-old male 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?
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Smoking: There is still a risk but obviously the risk is greatly diminished. Keep,up the good work
Answered on Apr 22, 2018
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