How long do you have to smoke for in order to "qualify" to get cancer?

[Massimo]

Is there a specific time frame that you have to smoke for in order to "qualify" to get cancer??

[JenH-RN]

no- there are even some patients these days that are getting lung cancer and they never smoked a day in their lives

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[embroidery fan]

I think it's generally ***ulative...the longer you smoke, the more likely you are to get it. It seems like I read that being smoke-free for seven years makes your lungs almost as clear as non-smokers.

Still, the sooner you quit, the better your chances for NOT getting it, and that's the important thing!

Good luck!

[alex s]

Not that I know off but cancer will get you if its going to, all smoking is said to do is increase the risk - but thats if your going to get it in the first place. Fact.

[Pagan Pip]

My nan smoked for 80 years and didn't get cancer...
but Roy Castle never smoked and got lung cancer from passive smoking - it's all to do with a genetic predisposition... bottom line - don't bother with the cigs - they're grim!

[helga]

are you trying to cheat death??

no, there are some people who smokes this few cigarettes and get cancer. some smoke a lot and miraculously don't die of cancer but die of other smoking related diseases, anyway. and there are some housewives whose husbands are the smoker, and they get the cancer....

but not to smoke is the best way not to have that cancer...

[wantinganswer]

WHAT the???

Are you serious with this question??

DO you really want to "QUALIFY" to get cancer???

OK - Facts: YOU don't have to be a SMOKER to "get" cancer..
CANCER doesn't chose smokers.. Cancer happens - WHY - no one knows.. HOW you qualify - NO one knows..

cancer is a condition that affects alot of people - not only the person who is diagnosed with it - but those people/family around them..

Seriuosly - I HOPE you DON"T qualify for cancer.. I hope/wish NO one ever does again - but that isn't how life is played out..

[Empeedee]

It is not uncommon for people in their 30's to get lung cancer

[littledutchy]

Firstly, it depends on what cancer you are talking about. Smoking does not just cause lung cancer. However, lets initially deal with lung cancer. The risk depends on how many, how long, how deep you inhale and whether filters are used. A recent study has indicated that people who hand roll are at a greater risk because filters are rarely used. The age range starts at 30, which from point of view is very young. No one can tell when, or if, it will hit and to date there is no screening programme. As for other cancer, there are also indicators that smoking can increase such cancers as pancreatic and oesophagus. The first one does not normally show symptoms until late stages, therefore at the time of diagnosis prognosis is poor. Doctors do not understand the full nature of cancer and everyone is different and responds different to treatment. If you smoke, try your best to stop or at least cut down. There is some evidence that stopping before 30, does reduce your chances although the dangers may never disappear. The best advice is to never start - I wish I had never smoked.

[jackie m]

My grandfather died at a young age with lung cancer and never smoked, my dad first got lung cancer and recovered aged 73 he developed bowel cancer few years later and died, he smoked since a teenager, my aunt aged 94 smokes and drinks daily is very healthy, so you don't need to smoke to qualify - we are all born with cancer which lies dormant until something sets it off. A friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and the doctor said it has nothing to do with smoking it was hormonal.

[So I Sleep a Lot]

I have had throat cancer twice and am now a laryngectomy,neck breather.To give you an idea i didn,t smoke,but my mother did and died of cancer.Her sister my aunt would not tolerate a smoker within a mile of her but died aged 53 of cancer.Her brother my uncle didn,t smoke and he died aged 53 of cancer Her youngest brother again my uncle also died aged 53 of cancer and smoked My mother was a weekend or social smoker,if there is such a thing and died aged 66 riddled with cancer The one surviving brother smokes as many as he can and he,s fine My sister smokes and she,s fine So what is it. I just think its there and certain things on certain people aggrivate it Being a mechy most of my life could have been a factor with mine,also on my dads side of the family,he was a heavy smoker and is still well capable at nearly 80.His mother my gran was a 60 a day park drive smoker and died last year aged 99.Make your own mind up

[stef]

No - if you smoke you raise the chances of getting cancer sooner.

[christigmc]

I don't think there is but the longer and more you smoke the more likely you are to get cancer.
It's not just smoking that causes the cancer. It's how well your body can handle it. Combined with genetics and environment.
Also it depends on the person. There are people who smoke for 40+ years and no cancer. Then there are people who smoke maybe once and cancer comes.

[Elliot Ness]

I've known people that have smoked then quit and still died from lung cancer, and others that have smoked and drank all their adult lives and lived into their 90's. There is no set time. It's luck of the draw.