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Smoking Gives you Cancer, What about Natrual Smoke, Camp Fires, Weed, Ect...ect?
My friends and I were having a discussion, we all know smoking gives you cancer, has been for many years, we all know that.
What about Weed, Its Natural, and I remember hearing something that burns naturally, ex: Forest Fire, Because its all natrual, wont give you Cancer. Along with Weed, Camp Fires. We know Burning Houses, and buildings are a cause of cancer, mostly because of all the toxic burning stuff there made out of.
I just want some more input in this question of mine. Additional Details
Your Replies are all Great, I geuss what the question REALLY boils down to is 'does it give you cancer or not?'
Thanks for all your detailed Answers. Im not saying we smoke weed, or inhale smoke all the time, were just wondering if it gives you cancer or not.
weed is bad **** you can get addicted very easly. DONT DO IT
Panda
Actually no one knows what causes cancer . . we only know what places an individual at RISK for developing cancer. And it seems that smoking places one at a higher risk of developing lung cancer . . and there is no 'magic number' either. If you have the tendancy to develop lung cancer you could after smoking one cigarette or after smoking for years. There's no time factor that will make you 'safe'. However, keep in mind that some people who smoke for years . . never get lung cancer . . and some people who eat healthy, exercise, and avoid all cigarettes can still get lung cancer. No one really knows why although you hear lots of guessing and speculation going on. Children can also get lung cancer . . even those who live in pristine homes with non-smokers.
That being said . . anything other than oxygen that goes into your lungs is probably not good for you. But, I don't think occasionally being exposed to these things will be harmful in the long term . . although there is no guarantee. But, there is no guarantee that after avoiding weed, campfires, toxic burning stuff, and cigarettes that you won't develop leukemia or a brain tumor or a sarcoma instead of lung cancer. It is good to be aware of the environment and what may or may not be harmful to you . . but the truth is that there are over 200 different types of cancer and even more subtypes. You cannot protect yourself against every known cancer. What you need to do is weigh the risks, stay as healthy and fit as possible and that way if you ever get cancer than you will be strong enough to fight it.
ButwhatdoIno?
EVERYTHING that burns gives off carbon monoxide(a poisonous gas) as well as carbon dioxide,. Then the derivitives of what make up the substance being burned. Tobacco is treated with a whole swack of chemicals while it grows and these are in it while it is being burned. Grass is not a commercial product(yet) so alot of those bug sprays and other fertilizers and stuff to make it mellow and burn longer and smoother are not in there(all secret ingredients). To say it doesn't cause cancer would be misleading as you breathe it in deeper and hold it in longer
- 1 cigarette does not cause cancer neither does 1 pack. How many packs is the question.
So, how many packs of grass have you toked?
Same applies to a campfire but in reverse. As it is diluted with air, you don't get a heavy draught in.
But what else is in that campfire. Pitch(a tar like substance). Still it ain't good for you....there are no "volcano people" or "people of the burn" as the fire needs oxygen to burn, and we need oxygen to live. In the competition for the available air - we will lose.
MLBfreek35
Yeah, it's not really the smoke itself that gives you cancer but what's in the smoke. Cigarettes have tar which is the carcinogen in that case. Some other substances can cause cancer as well when burned
JERRABand
The smoke from a cigarette doesn't give you cancer. It's the chemicals inside. When a person smokes weed or breathes in the smoke from a campfire, there are no added chemicals to the smoke. Therefore, these things don't cause cancer.
Oh Wow
Tobacco is natural. So yes, anything can give you cancer. Smoke is smoke if you;re inhaleing it
mckac12
weed is known to not cause cancer
short2stuff1922
Smoke from things like a forest fire, grass fires, or a camp fire will affect your lungs and your breathing. I know of persons whom would always burn dead leaves, or camp and breath the smoke and the doctor has said to stop because now their breathing is limited.
The lungs purify the air we breath so that oxygen can be sent to the brain. But with the lungs full of smoke all the time, any smoke, the full function of the lungs is reduced more and more each time until a person has to be on permanent oxygen.
As for cigarettes, I had a neighbor lady who has been smoking since she was a young lady and now in her 70's she still smoked. I was hospitalized for a week and when I returned home, I asked for Lucy my neighbor and she died while I was hospitalized. She had been smoking all her life 2-3 packs aday was hospitalized and died. The ones who inhaled natural smoke, well they are surviving, but need help to breath.
Cigs cause cancer because that is pure carbon dioxide. My mom died because of the cigs, I have done all possible to help her stop but she wouldn't quit. The person I loved all my life is gone before her time. So take care and protect you lungs.
Jamie
everything gives you cancer, stop worrying
dan
Breathing in smoke of any kind is bad for your lungs. However, the volume (amount) is probably the most important thing. Since most smokers have 10-20 cigarettes a day, that does not give your lungs time to recover and clear out the tar that enters them. I quit smoking cigarettes 3 months ago and now I breathe much better and have more stamina in everything I do.
By the way, to the person who says weed is dangerous and addictive...that is only partly true. Weed is not nearly as dangerous as any other drug out there. By addicting, there is a psychological addiction for potheads because it is boring not being high. However, there has been no evidence that weed is chemically addicting like nicotene. I have no ill effects when I quit for a month before to take a piss test for work. In my opinion, since weed is smoked sparingly it is not nearly as bad for you as cigarettes.
Stereotypical Canadian, Eh?
its the chemicals in cigarettes that give you cancer, not the smoke its self.
answer faerie, V.T., A. M.
my understanding is that the burned material itself is carcinogenic, including barbequed foods which are blackened.
pandora078
yes all of those can contribute to cancer. the truth of the matter is, cancer is floating around our bodies all of the time. usually our lymphatic system filters it out and we are good to go. but occasionally due to stress, environmental factors, diet, blah, blah; blah, our immune systems are weakened and the cancer cells slip through the lymph nodes. this is when the cancer cells attack a specific organ. this is usually when the diagnosis cancer is made.
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