I smoke about 4 to 5 cigarettes a day shoud i quit and what is my risks of getting lung cancer.?

QUIT SMOKING. You shouldn’t only be worried about lung cancer, you have COPD, fertility problems, osteoporosis, heart disease, chronic bronchitis, diabetes and other diseases to worry about too.

Each time a smoker lights up, that single cigarette takes about 5 to 20 minutes off the person’s life.

Smoking remains the greatest risk factor for lung cancer. Your risk of lung cancer increases with the number of cigarettes you smoke each day and the number of years you have smoked. Quitting at any age can significantly lower your risk of developing lung cancer.

Ask your doctor for help quitting or call 1-800-QUITNOW (1 800 784 8669).

Good luck! I hope you make the right choice. Think not only about yourself, but your family.

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