Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Smoking Cause Lung Cancer?

Hi, my mother has just found out she has stage 3 going into stage 4 lung cancer. My question is she never had breathing problems until about three months ago. And they said she also has COP. Her doctor said that come from smoking forty years ago. Is this true.
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, previous history of smoking can cause lung cancer at present.
Cigarette smoke causes permanent damage to cells.
When these cells are under malignant transformation, they creat tumour nodule which slowly progress into lung cancer.
Besides smoking, COPD is also a risk factor for lung cancer.
So carcinogenic effect of smoking is aggravated by COPD and combination of both these cause lung cancer in her.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Lung cancer


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Smoking Cause Lung Cancer?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, previous history of smoking can cause lung cancer at present. Cigarette smoke causes permanent damage to cells. When these cells are under malignant transformation, they creat tumour nodule which slowly progress into lung cancer. Besides smoking, COPD is also a risk factor for lung cancer. So carcinogenic effect of smoking is aggravated by COPD and combination of both these cause lung cancer in her. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.