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Is there a chance for a heavy smoker to get diagnosed with lung cancer at 30 years old ?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yes: Significant risk. Needs full evaluation, since many lung issues, lesions, correlate with smoking, and family history , and exposures.

Dr Accurso agreed

Answered 10/24/2019

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Dr. Gary Lane answered

Yes: 30 years old is young but cigarettes have a strong link to lung cancer and it is possible. If you are concerned or have symptoms like blood in the sputum please see your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/29/2013

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