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Will I Get Lung Cancer Through Passive Smoking?

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                    I am a teen and ive been staying with my grandmother for a few months who smokes inside and i also come to her house after school. Can I get lung cancer from being around all her smoking?                                             
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Passive smoking can cause lung cancer.

I will advise you to be in a seperate room when your grandmother smokes.

Regards

DR De
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Will I Get Lung Cancer Through Passive Smoking?

Hi Passive smoking can cause lung cancer. I will advise you to be in a seperate room when your grandmother smokes. Regards DR De