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My mum died of lung cancer. and now i smoke. is it high that i could get it?
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Yes: The more you smoke, the more likely you are to get lung cancer, and other types of cancer as well.
Answered 10/4/2016
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You Know the Answer: The number one cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking. Having witnessed what your mother went through, you should be very motivated to quit smoking. Trust me, "tomorrow" is never the right day to quit; do it today. Nicotine is very addictive, though. If you need help, turn to your doctor--we have many ways we can help, provided that you are motivated. Please don't delay.
Answered 12/10/2013
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