My regular doctor wants me to see a lung specialist because my chest has been hurting for awhile now. My doctor has ruled out anything to do with the heart but thinks that I might have a problem with my lungs since I have asthma, smoke about 2 packs of cigs a day or more since I was 11 and I'm 29 now. I just want to know if anyone out there nows if I should be worried about lung cancer at my age. Thank You
2006-11-19 06:51:42 · 12 answers · asked by heartyangel98 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
try not to worry about anything straight away stress will only make you feel worse but you do need to go to the lung specialist and take it from there , im not going to tell you to give up the cigs because i smoke myself it would be good if we could all give up , but good luck i hope it goes well .
2006-11-19 06:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by ninja 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chances of you having lung cancer at your age are remote. Family history can be a factor though. There are many conditions that can cause pain in the chest or lungs. I was a 35+ yr smoker of 2+ packs a day. I too was experencing some pain and tightness in the chest. After being scoped by a lung specialist, my condition was caused from bronchial asthma with a raging lung infection. Try not to be too concerned, just go see your lung specialist and try to reduce or quit smoking. It really did help.
God luck and Peace to you.
2006-11-19 23:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by zippo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lung cancer can hit at any age. I suggest that you try to stop smoking with the help of patches and hopefully the specialist will nip whatever is wrong in the bud.
It may be some other lung disorder but smoking will not help and will hinder. Smoking never helps with the health.
2006-11-19 14:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by JAM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you smoke at all you should EXPECT lung cancer.
Just stop smoking, help yourself.
Drink lots of water with lemon juice and stop drinking and smoking.
Honesly if you smoke there is no way around cancer. Some people are really lucky and don't seem to get it...but do you want to risk your entire life ahead of you because you feel lucky?
Please stop smoking.
2006-11-19 14:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by lecarz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lung cancer is a possibiilty at any age for a smoker and the chances only get higher the longer you smoke. It could also be either Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or emphysema, both are common diseases caused by smoking and are mostly likely the cause of the pain.
2006-11-19 14:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by Heather P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if you don't have it now, you are on pace to get it sometime. Keep smoking and you'll eventually get lung cancer. Don't worry!
2006-11-19 17:24:31 · answer #6 · answered by solanacea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lung cancer can strike at any age. Since you have a fairly long history smoking, I suggest you get you're lungs checked and screened for lung cancer.
And please stop smoking right away.
2006-11-19 16:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by phoenix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am only 24 and I worry about getting any kind of cancer. If I would you I would be worried bout it and want to go see the dr as SOON as I could. That is just me thought. Hope everything is okay
2006-11-19 14:56:07 · answer #8 · answered by sweet mint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is more important to you cigarettes or life?Quit smoking follow doctors advice if you want to see 35
2006-11-19 16:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit smoking & see a specialist listen to your doctor.
2006-11-19 14:54:56 · answer #10 · answered by daniel b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋