Changes Of Cancer From Smoking- 233 Questions Answered

If I quit smoking suddenly after 22 yrs of non stop chain smoking, can it trigger any kind of cancer cell growth?

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I'm 23 years old, I smoked for 4 years on an average of 2 cigerate per day now I quit smoking Can Cancer infect me or not?? How can I clean my lungs ?? To reduce nicotine in my lungs Pls guide me

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Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist | Delhi

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At your age, the amount of smoking history that you give, would not predispose you to cancer. But QUIT SMOKING. Consult for any further query. ... Read More

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My fiance has excessive mouth bleeding due to excessive smoking. Doctors said its cancer and too late in advanced stage.Please help

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Dr. Anita Malik Oncologist | Delhi

Can you send all details biopsy , scan CT / mri/ pet. What ever is available. ... Read More

Smoking for one month can it cause cancer only if a person smokes for one month??i have slight pain or strain near throat so what symtom it is. I can eat properly no head pain nothing but have fear of cancer.

Asked for Male, 17 Years 1103 Views v

Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan Oncologist | Bangalore

Smoking causes cancer. Risk of cancer depends on the number of cigarette /bidi/cigar/ others consumed per day, duration used, mode of use, individual s immunity and genes. Symptoms will improve if qui ... Read More

I tried smoking today as experiment . I won't be doing that in future. I just wanted to know the odds of getting cancer from this one time event.

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Dr. Sumeet Aggarwal Radiation Oncologist | Hisar

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I smoke not more than 2 cigarettes per day. What are my chances of having lung cancer right now? And what are the tests i can go through to check that? Please help

Asked for Female, 28 Years 250 Views v

Dr. Boobala Aravinthan Pulmonologist | Chennai

Quit smoke now itself...no need of any intervention unless otherwise if u don't have any symptom ... Read More

I smoke about 3 to 4 cigrattes a day. i also do experience dry throat at times. am i at risk of cancer.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Mukul Roy Radiation Oncologist | Mumbai

Smoking causes cancer...its an established cause. Please quit. ... Read More

I have been smoking 1-2 cigarette in a day and that too for last 2-3 months. Can smoking 1-2 cigarette in a day and that too for for 2-3 months may also cause throat cancer? Or it happens to those who have been smoking for long.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 327 Views v

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist | Bangalore

If you have a genetic susceptibility, even 1-2 cigarettes/day are enough to cause cancer! ... Read More

SIR I WOULD LIKE TO STOP SMOKING SO PLEASE KINDLY ADVICE. I HAVE BEING SMOKING FOR LAST TWENTY YEARS.

Asked for Male, 46 Years 835 Views v

Dr. Rohan Jaju Urologist | Mumbai

Consult an addiction relieving centre for further assistance.. ... Read More

I have smoking habit for 1 year but from january i quit from smoking. Still now i am coughing daily. Is it sign for cancer?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 544 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

HELLO, NO, IT'S AFTER EFFECTS OF SMOKING . ADV ABSOLUTE EOSINOPHIL COUNT TILL THAN, TAB AZEE500 ONE PER DAY FOR FIVE DAYS. TAB MONTUK 10 MG ONE AT NIGHT FOR TEN DAYS. SYR AMBRODIL PLUS 10 ML THREE T ... Read More

Feel conflicted about smoking. I don’t think I’m actually enjoying the smoking itself anymore, or at least not getting much satisfaction from it, but I still feel a strong urge to continue the activity. It feels more like I’m attached to the act, routine, or compulsion of smoking rather than the pleasure from it. Currently i smoke like 10 mint cig

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi, yes you can stop smoking with help of medicines and therapy. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

Will I get cancer if I stop today after smoking 12 cigarettes/day from 3 months? I am worried? Please clarify will I get cancer from this?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Please do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I tried very hard to quit smoking cigarettes, but I couldn't. I have been smoking for a few years and I really want to quit smoking.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Atul Kumar General Physician | Sitamarhi

Kindly connect with me will help you. ... Read More

I have tried everything but my old smoking habit is not going away. How can I quit smoking? Please help me

Asked for Male, 25 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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

I've been having cancer symptoms,i have been smoking since 2023 oct please tell me the test to check

Asked for Male, 14 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Kishore Chandra Korada Oncologist | Hyderabad

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Hi, please tell in detail what symptoms do u have. Then only we can guide you ... Read More

What tests should i get done to know if i have cancer or not I'm 14 years o I'm smoking from 2023 oct

Asked for Male, 14 Years 227 Views v

Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist | Delhi

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There are no recommended tests at your age to look for cancer. However, I would strongly urge you to abstain from smoking. ... Read More

Hi I'm Jude 18 years old , I have been smoking since June 2023 to may . However I only smoked 4 cigarettes daily and took a 2 month gap from smoking so I only smoked for 10 months. However I've noticed a reddish lesion on the upper layer of my lower lip which is a burning sensation from last week and it's slightly painful from the day before yester

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Asked for Male, 18 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Sujay Rainchwar Oncologist | Mumbai

Doesn’t look like ... Read More

Currently I am on a minimum of one packet of ciggerates per day.I want to know the correct use of nicotex 2mg as I want to change my smoking habit.

Asked for Male, 20 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [ ] Please take consultation for better evaluation ... Read More

Can i have throat cancer at age of 23 due to smoking because from some times i feel tightness infront of right side of neck.somebody suggest me what can i do?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 416 Views v

Dr. Sidra Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Indore

You should get yourself evaluated and get an endoscopy of the throat done. Smoking should be stopped immediately. ... Read More

My brother is chain smoker and he is diagnosed with skin cancer. Please suggest how to leave smoking permanently and how can skin cancer get healed by itself without getting treated.

Asked for Male, 48 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Which doctor should i consult to quit smoking and control the smoking cessations and deal with withdrawal symptoms?

Asked for Male, 33 Years 210 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Is smoking one cigarette daily harmful ?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 546 Views v

Dr. Najeeb T General Practitioner | Malappuram

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ... Read More

Can smoking cigarettes for 2 months can cause mouth cancer? Can you please reply, I have smoked cigarettes continuously for 2-3 months and having mouth ulcers can it be cancer??

Asked for Male, 27 Years 421 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Is this cancer i m scared its been 7 days this do not go away very very painfull what should i do is this cancer or not???

Asked for Female, 27 Years 3583 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Please visit a surgeon locally ... Read More

Hi i have stopped smoking since 2 months and i feel sore throat and in the morning my voice is different and rest of the the it's normal.And how long does it take for any cancer to develop.I was smoking sing 1-1.5years and now i have completely stopped smoking.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 302 Views v

Dr. Krishna Kumar.P Radiation Oncologist | Chennai

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Stopping smoking is good. Sore throat may be due infections. ... Read More

I want to quit smokin. I tried my best but i couldn't able to quit it.so kindly help me to quit smoking and lead me a happy life.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Should I quit smoking in 1 go or should I taper it. If tapering is the way then how?...-...-...-...-

Asked for Male, 21 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

It depends on person and your will . First try and see how it goes . Can use gums ... Read More

I have been smoking ciggerates and it's been around 5 years. Is there any way I can reduce the smoking effects that has happened to my lungs and my body. What are my chances of getting lung cancer. What actions should be taken from my side to suppress it?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 199 Views v

Dr. PU Prakash Saxena Oncologist | Raipur

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Stop smoking first of all. Lead an active lifestyle with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. If it's just been five years, your risk for lung cancer is very low. ... Read More

Need Help To Quit Smoking...i have been smoking from last 6years...i want to quit it...i smoke more than 10cigs a day...

Asked for Male, 25 Years 213 Views v

Ms. Simran Parekh Clinical Psychologist | Kolkata

Hi I would like to help you out. You can consult with me on my number: eight nine one zero two five six nine seven two. I am a Counseling Psychologist and can help you with the changes that you are w ... Read More

I am a nonsmoker but i have tried cigerettes. So in like every 5-6 months i go out with friends. And have a drag or two with beer. Not even one or half cig just 2-3 puff. Is it still equally harmful for body? I will stop that too then. And has it already done damage. I have not started smoking a long ago. And not had even 3-4 full cig in my life if

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Asked for Male, 23 Years 139 Views v

Dr. Sivabal V Cardiologist | Thiruvananthapuram

Don't worry you don't have cancer risk because of smoking 4 cigarettes. Just stop this too, as cigarette smoking has many adverse effects on our health. ... Read More

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Changes of cancer from smoking

If I quit smoking suddenly after 22 yrs of non stop chain smoking, can it trigger any kind of cancer cell growth?

I'm 23 years old, I smoked for 4 years on an average of 2 cigerate per day now I quit smoking Can Cancer infect me or not?? How can I clean my lungs ?? To reduce nicotine in my lungs Pls guide me

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My fiance has excessive mouth bleeding due to excessive smoking. Doctors said its cancer and too late in advanced stage.Please help

Smoking for one month can it cause cancer only if a person smokes for one month??i have slight pain or strain near throat so what symtom it is. I can eat properly no head pain nothing but have fear of cancer.

I tried smoking today as experiment . I won't be doing that in future. I just wanted to know the odds of getting cancer from this one time event.

I smoke not more than 2 cigarettes per day. What are my chances of having lung cancer right now? And what are the tests i can go through to check that? Please help

I smoke about 3 to 4 cigrattes a day. i also do experience dry throat at times. am i at risk of cancer.

I have been smoking 1-2 cigarette in a day and that too for last 2-3 months. Can smoking 1-2 cigarette in a day and that too for for 2-3 months may also cause throat cancer? Or it happens to those who have been smoking for long.

SIR I WOULD LIKE TO STOP SMOKING SO PLEASE KINDLY ADVICE. I HAVE BEING SMOKING FOR LAST TWENTY YEARS.

I have smoking habit for 1 year but from january i quit from smoking. Still now i am coughing daily. Is it sign for cancer?

Will I get cancer if I stop today after smoking 12 cigarettes/day from 3 months? I am worried? Please clarify will I get cancer from this?

I tried very hard to quit smoking cigarettes, but I couldn't. I have been smoking for a few years and I really want to quit smoking.

I have tried everything but my old smoking habit is not going away. How can I quit smoking? Please help me

I've been having cancer symptoms,i have been smoking since 2023 oct please tell me the test to check

What tests should i get done to know if i have cancer or not I'm 14 years o I'm smoking from 2023 oct

Currently I am on a minimum of one packet of ciggerates per day.I want to know the correct use of nicotex 2mg as I want to change my smoking habit.

Can i have throat cancer at age of 23 due to smoking because from some times i feel tightness infront of right side of neck.somebody suggest me what can i do?

My brother is chain smoker and he is diagnosed with skin cancer. Please suggest how to leave smoking permanently and how can skin cancer get healed by itself without getting treated.

Which doctor should i consult to quit smoking and control the smoking cessations and deal with withdrawal symptoms?

Is smoking one cigarette daily harmful ?

Can smoking cigarettes for 2 months can cause mouth cancer? Can you please reply, I have smoked cigarettes continuously for 2-3 months and having mouth ulcers can it be cancer??

Is this cancer i m scared its been 7 days this do not go away very very painfull what should i do is this cancer or not???

Hi i have stopped smoking since 2 months and i feel sore throat and in the morning my voice is different and rest of the the it's normal.And how long does it take for any cancer to develop.I was smoking sing 1-1.5years and now i have completely stopped smoking.

I want to quit smokin. I tried my best but i couldn't able to quit it.so kindly help me to quit smoking and lead me a happy life.

Should I quit smoking in 1 go or should I taper it. If tapering is the way then how?...-...-...-...-

I have been smoking ciggerates and it's been around 5 years. Is there any way I can reduce the smoking effects that has happened to my lungs and my body. What are my chances of getting lung cancer. What actions should be taken from my side to suppress it?

Need Help To Quit Smoking...i have been smoking from last 6years...i want to quit it...i smoke more than 10cigs a day...

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