Sanjay Rao Sanjay Rao Asked 6 months ago

What percent of smokers get cancer?

My father has been smoking for many years, and we're always telling him to quit because of the cancer risk. What's the actual percentage of smokers who end up getting cancer?

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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It's a very serious risk, that's for sure. It's always best to stay away from smoking completely to protect your health.

Disha Jain Disha Jain Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, the statistics are quite alarming. My uncle used to smoke, and he got really sick. It's just not worth the risk, especially with so many alternatives for stress these days. Please stay safe, everyone.

Ananya Mitra Ananya Mitra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

That's a scary thought. Is it only lung cancer, or can smoking cause other types of cancer too? It makes me worried for people I know who smoke.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Dude, our professors in health class keep showing us these crazy stats about smoking and cancer. It's a high percentage, enough to make you think twice if you ever considered it. Just avoid it, it's not cool.

Rajesh Singh Rajesh Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, don't even think about smoking. The numbers are not on your side. It's a gamble with your life, and you only get one. Give it up if you do, it's for your own good.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It's terrifying to read these numbers, I get that feeling of dread. But it also reinforces how important it is to never start, or to quit if you're already smoking. Your health is your most valuable asset.

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Sneha Tiwari Sneha Tiwari Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

After hearing this, I'm just gonna stick to my coffee addiction. At least that won't give me cancer, right? Smoking sounds like a really bad deal. I barely get enough sleep as it is, don't need more health issues.

Ritika Puri Ritika Puri Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

As someone who deals with a chronic condition, I'm very cautious about other health risks. Smoking significantly increases many health problems, not just cancer. It's a choice with too many negative consequences, best to avoid it completely.

Praveen Gupta Praveen Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beyond the health risks, think of the money spent on cigarettes, and then the massive costs for cancer treatment. It's a double whammy, financially. It's much cheaper and healthier to quit.

Meera Desai Meera Desai Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was looking up statistics on this just yesterday. The percentage is quite high, and it's not just lung cancer. It really highlights how dangerous smoking is. It's a real eye-opener.

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