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Is there a risk of getting lung cancer for a second hand smoker?
Replies: 15Last Post Oct. 6, 2008 7:30pm by Love Today
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( phanie )


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My dad has smoked around me all my life and now the smoking is taking effect. I've been having trouble breath and i get out of breath really easy. What should i do the doctor that i would always go to, won't take me because i'm "above the age limit" (I'm 18) I went to the community clinic and they said that they're not taking any "new" clients for the next 2 months. Those Asswipes. What to do???

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UltimaTaz

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It is, but I don't think it's as high. Lol, I actually try to be around people who smoke. I like the scent.

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imSOFAKINGrad

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ya, its even higher than his, and he smokes lol

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MixedDelight


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Don't you watch the commercials?

You're at a higher risk at getting cancer 2nd hand then being the actual smoker.

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Rebecca li


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Yes, you have more of a risk of getting cancer from second hand smoke then the smoker does. Cause the smoker has the filter, but second hand smoke is all the chemicals without a filter.

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Clara Bell


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Quote: from UltimaTaz at 10:25 pm on Oct. 6, 2008

It is, but I don't think it's as high. Lol, I actually try to be around people who smoke. I like the scent.

Secondhand smoke is just as deadly as firsthand.

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I know there is a definite risk but I'm not sure the stats or anything.  Maybe try looking for a new doctor.  In our insurance book they have a list of doctors who will take our insurance and they accept a wide variety.

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m8ggi3


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yes. its possible.

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PrincesSita


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Theres a higher risk

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MushroomSatsujin


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lol I dont buy that shit that its just as likely or moreso than the smoker themselves. You dont inhale as many chemicals and it takes first hand smokers years to develop cancer so I think you're safe

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return2me


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very small chance.
you can get lung cancer without ever getting secondhand smoke, too though.

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switchfoot52

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its possible. but i dont think its too likely

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goth101


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have you tryed to see if thers another like free clinic around theyed have to take you, wouldent they?

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SIim Shady

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Yes, there is a pretty good chance.

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Broken Doll


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i know what your feeling i have been around my parents' smoking ever since i was born now that i am a a teenager... i have asthma and trouble breathing i frenquently have respitory illnesses and stuff like that i feel your pain

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