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Can I prevent lung cancer if I quit smoking?

Can I prevent lung cancer if I quit smoking?

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Asked by L. Gibson, Last updated: Mar 16, 2024

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J. Shatner

J. Shatner

J. Shatner
J. Shatner, Content writer, Boston

Answered Dec 21, 2018

Smoking is always one of the leading causes of cancer. Just think about it. You are placing smoke inside your body. You are leaving behind so many chemicals that can cause your body to not be as strong as you would like it to be. When you quit smoking, this does not necessarily mean that you will develop cancer.

Rather, you can reduce your chances of developing cancer later on. There are different methods that are available that will allow you to gain the help that you need to stop smoking effectively. It might be hard but it is possible especially if you would like to improve your overall health.

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E. Stanley

E. Stanley

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E. Stanley, Technical writer, Indianapolis

Answered Jul 17, 2018

You can lessen the possibility of acquiring lung cancer if you stop smoking before you get the disease. If you already have the disease though, there is no guarantee that you can cure yourself. It is not like having a cold wherein you can rest and it will go away. Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

A lot of people who have cancer are diagnosed with this particular disease. Aside from smoking, you can lessen your chances further of acquiring lung cancer if you would try to stop yourself from getting exposed to second-hand smoke. Even the smoke coming from cars and other buildings should be avoided.

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