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Is cancer possible from second hand smoke?

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Yes: If you inhale enough , the answer is yes even though the risk far lower than first-hand smoke exposure.

Answered 8/18/2013

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A member asked:

Is cancer possible from second hand smoke?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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