Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Am i still at risk foe lung cancer? smoked 12 yrs. quit 45 yrs. ago
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes but less: Risk decreases with time. There are numerous benefits to quitting tobacco, it's never too late. This link may help you and others appreciate the benefits of ending tobacco use: http://goo.Gl/vd4ue always work closely with your family physician to maximize your overall health.
Answered 5/30/2013
5.1k views
Small risk: Even if you never smoked, there is a small risk of cancer. You lung cancer risk would not be attributable to smoking.
Answered 2/6/2019
5.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Iv smoked for about 10yrs. I'm 29 and I'm trying to quit. I'm wondering would it be rare for me to have lung cancer now. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Im 16 old boy i smoked few puffs of gicaret everyday abot six months. i have quit a. what is my risk of getting lung cancer im so afraid i die. HELP! ?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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
A member asked:
I smoked about 6 cigarettes once a weekend for a year. Now quit. Age 23. Whats my risk of lung cancer compared to someone who never smoked?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
28 yrs old smoked cigarettes for 12 yrs now quitting what are the chances of someone my age having lung cancer? Or has it been to long to repair damag
What if i smoked for 18 years and quit now, what are my risks of getting lung cancer?
Supposing I have smoked for 28 yrs, and quit today, how likely is it that i will get lung cancer?
Can you lung cancer if you don't smoke? Can you still get lung cancer if you smoked for only 10 years?
Im about to be 25. Smoked since i was 16. In the process of quitting. Any chance i already have lung cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
