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Is Smoking One Cigar A Week A Cause For Concern?
Question: Thanks - I smoke 1 cigar a week and I am considering ending that routine if it is something that places my health at risk. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
mouth cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Since most people do not inhale cigars, it is not a big risk for lung cancer or COPD. It is however a significant risk for mouth cancer. If you can stop smoking the cigars it would significantly decrease your risk of getting a mouth or oropharyngeal cancer. Good luck to you and congratulations for considering stopping.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
mouth cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
Since most people do not inhale cigars, it is not a big risk for lung cancer or COPD. It is however a significant risk for mouth cancer. If you can stop smoking the cigars it would significantly decrease your risk of getting a mouth or oropharyngeal cancer. Good luck to you and congratulations for considering stopping.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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