How many years of smoking does it take to develop Lung Cancer ?
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22 years of smoking here ..... and nothing yet (cough cough)
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Depends how long, how much, how often, and what kind of cigarettes/cigars they smoked
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depends how much you smoke, if you have filters on the end:) i have been smoking for 10 yrs i dont have it lol who knows depends dont smoke its bad for ya but it is hard as hell to quit i know this:)
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very few. Some people who don't even smoke, and NEVER smoked, get lung cancer from 2nd hand smoke, so if you smoked even for a short while, you can have the toxins in your system that can cause cancer.
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the first cigarette. never begin if you don't want to know
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It varies from person to person, keeping in mind that everyone who smokes does not get lung cancer and everyone who gets lung cancer doesn't get it from smoking.
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I'm sure a long time like 50 years i know loads of people who have been smoking for ages
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depends how big ur penis is if ur a girl.
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I personally believe Cancer starts out in your genes. How you live your life stimulates whatever chemicals in your body to react & cause cancer. (think of skin cancer, breast cancer, bone marrow...) So, if you smoke once, you can be susceptible. The more you smoke, the greater your chances get. Hopefully you learn quick enough where your body has a better chance to heal or recover from the effects.
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No one can answer your question specifically...although its a good question. The problem is genetics; environment; metabolism; etc. Everyone is different. What might affect a person in a very short time of smoking...may not affect another for decades.
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Truth be known, it's a tough call. My Mother died of lung and esophageal cancer. She smoked for many years, but quit 11 years before lung cancer - the aggressive type - took over. Six months after she was diagnosed she died a horrible death, where she couldn't eat, drink, and she lived in pain. I'd say stay away from smoking anytime. My grandmother smoked for many years, developed cancer herself, but survived well past my mother's age. It's a tough call. Just don't smoke is my answer.
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It you are susceptible to getting lung cancer then I reckon that you will get it regardless of how long you have smoked. THE best thing is not to start at all. NICOTINE is more addictive than heroine. LUNG cancer isn't the only problem caused by smoking. Gangrene is another one. The toes start to die and you end up requiring an amputation. SO if you are thinking of starting DONT
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I don't think it's as cut and dry as a certain amount of years. You have to take into account the amount of cigarettes smoked, the age you started and you may even be lucky and never develop it. You can't just wait 22 years and then stop in the 21st year knowing you won't get it. You should probably also take into account the effect it has on other organs - such as the heart. I don't wish to preach but if you're worried about possible consequences and how long you can go getting away with it, it's probably best not to start at all.
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Well, Lung Cancer is never guaranteed, even if you are a smoker. Statistics show that only 15% of Lung Cancer cases are smokers, so that means that 1. There is a good chance that you will not get it, and 2. Smokers comprise a minority of Lung cancer cases. However, many smokers get pneumonectasis, or emphysema, which is also potentially Fatal. I would definitely try to quit, Because smoking does awful things to the body, and there are trace amounts of over 2,000 toxins in a cigarette and it's smoke.
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there is something (an enzyme possibly) that certain people carry that makes them predisposed to lung cancer if they smoke (that is it increases there chances of developing cancer) it also increases the risk of addiction to nicotine. so obviously these people are at greater risk, however the amount you smoke, the length of time you indulge in the habit and the way you smoke (inhaling deeply for example) all has a potential to increase your risk. SO DONT' START. take it from a smoker with a habit that is very hard too kick
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Simple Answer: Every cigarette increases the chance of lung cancer from the very first one, If you are susceptible. Every cigarette you don't smoke reduces the chance but not as fast.
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Zero. I know many people suffering from terminal lung cancer who've NEVER smoked. Then there are folks like George Burns who smoke their who lives and live into their ninety's. It's a toss up. Like everything else in this world it makes little sense. Though honestly my mom smoked for 25 years and quit 2 years ago. Her over all health did improve drastically so it really is bad for you.
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Honestly there are alot of other factors my grandma died in her 60's,however my 52 year old stepfather has perfectly clear lungs,and they both smoked for much longer than me. I'm 35 and I've been smoking for 18 years and my lungs are well not too good, but I've had a lot of pneumonia and upper respiratory infections and I have COPD so there are alot of factors. Good luck
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No hard fast answer to this one. If you or loved one smokes, QUIT.
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