Lung Cancer Risks: Myths and Facts

Myth: It’s Too Late if You’ve Smoked for Years

Fact:  Quitting has almost-immediate benefits. Your circulation will improve and your lungs will work better. Your lung cancer risk will start to drop over time. Ten years after you kick the habit, your risk of dying from the disease drops by 50% compared to people who continue to smoke.

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Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on August 06, 2020

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