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Thoughts? could my risk of lung cancer decrease after i quit smoking?
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Lung cancer: Yes, indeed. Risk gets lower as you quit for longer periods.
Answered 8/26/2013
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Yes: Increasing risk if you continue!
Answered 8/20/2013
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