My friend smoked 2-3 packs a week for 6 months then stopped cold turkey, but didn't even have cravings afterward, so he doesn't think he really inhalded to deep, but what do you think?
2007-01-16 11:56:14 · 7 answers · asked by ecceromani! 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Everyone who smokes has a risk of cancer. There is no way to predict who will and who won't get it.
2007-01-16 12:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking does not 'cause' cancer. There are plenty of people that have smoked (or done any other thing said to 'cause' cancer) for decades, are just as healthy and never had cancer.
See Trophoblast theory for scientific theory based on research regarding the origin of cancer cells
http://www.cancure.org/science_paper1.htm
Cigarette smoke is a carcinogen and thus can increase the possibility of cancer cells developing. However, the factors that allow cancer cells to develop are greatly varied and are based on the individual person.
2007-01-16 22:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by tj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since there is evidence of people who have never smoked a cigarette in the life getting lung cancer from second hand smoke, I would assume that anyone who smokes would be at risk for damaging their lungs. However, on a good note they say that in 7 years of not smoking, you can fix the damage you did. Remember, cancer cells are potentially in all of us. Some people do things to make these cells activate...like smoke.
2007-01-16 21:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking for six months and never smoking again won't raise your lung cancer risk. Cravings are a symptom of nicotine addiction and are not directly related to lung cancer, which is affected by the carcinogens you inhale from the burning cigarette. Thats why nicotine gum does not cause cancer.
Remember also that family history (genes) and environmental factors (asbestos, working conditions, etc) also play a role in raising one's cancer risk. These need to be addressed/avoided if you are worried about this.
2007-01-16 20:06:46 · answer #4 · answered by Chris M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its doesnt matter how long he smoked before he quit. Anyone can get lung cancer if they smoked or even didnt. Second hand smoke is bad too, If he's really worried about it, he should go to a physician. He can answer your questions correctly.
2007-01-20 18:59:30 · answer #5 · answered by Chi_Indy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No He was smart to quit, but anybody smoking or not can get cancer
2007-01-16 20:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
His risk for cancer might be slightly higher than that of a non-smoker, but just barely.
2007-01-16 20:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋