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Can you develop cancer from a cigarette burn?
Five months ago, I sustained a cigarette burn to my chest when the cigarette was stubbed out just above my nipple.
Today, though skin regrowth has closed the wound completely, the wound remains incredibly sensitive and aches almost all of the time.
I have recently experienced a mild ache & weakness in the wider area around the wound and down my left arm.
Should I be worried? Could this new ache & weakness be as a result of the cigarette burn? Could this be cancer?
2 Answers
- PaulLv 77 years ago
Highly unlikely, cancer doesn't just form from one contact with a mutagen. Cancer develops after several mutations. Cells have many defense mechanisms against uncontrollable reproduction.
I do recommend you go to the doctors though. Something is clearly wrong.
- simonLv 67 years ago
Partially burnt tobacco is full of carcinogenic (cancer causing) tars. Its possible that the burn may cause skin cells DNA to change. Its unlikely but best to contact a doctor maybe for preventative chemotherapy.
