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10 cigarettes per day for 8 months

2026-06-28 20:12:10
I smoked 10  cigarettes a day for 8 months and then quit completely. Am I going to develop cancer from this level of exposure?
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Go for Blood nicotin  It will tell. As such lung damage is there.

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If you have quit then no cancer will develop.

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Smoking 10 cigarettes a day for 8 months is a relatively short and moderate exposure. The good news is that you've already quit, which is the most important thing. The cancer risk from this level of exposure is very low — significant smoking-related cancer risk is generally associated with decades of heavy smoking. Your body begins to repair itself within weeks of quitting, and the risk continues to decline the longer you stay smoke-free.
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Stay smoke-free — this is the single best thing you can do. Maintain a healthy lifestyle with exercise and a balanced diet. No special cancer screening is needed for this exposure level. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.

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Your risk of cancer from 8 months is very low, since you've quit. Focus on healthy habits. A consultation can discuss further. Feel free to book one.

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Risk is very low. Besides cigarrete smoking is a major risk factor for cancer, but passive exposure to cigarrete smoke, environmental pollution, exposure to dust, etc, are other risk factors.

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

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If you have no symptom after quitting or during smoking Then there is no problem at all
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Feel free to consult me for better evaluation of you case

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Nothing such as.

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Need few more detailed history... you can get cbc (wbc) included 6 monthly for alert...

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No, but you have to avoid passive smoking, and maintain healthy life style

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusion and management

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Chance are low but do breathing exercises to improve your lung health. Avoid active as well as passive smoking.

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Since how long you have quit , then it is usually not

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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