The lungs and other organs

Erik absorbs the doctor’s information about the extensive cancer risks associated with tobacco use, going beyond the lungs. The revelation that tobacco stands as the leading preventable cause of cancer worldwide hits home. Tobacco has the potential to trigger cancer in various parts of the body, contributing to approximately 1 in 5 cancers in the EU.

What’s more, the reach of tobacco smoke doesn’t spare even non-smokers, putting individuals at risk of cancer through passive exposure. This includes vulnerable populations like children whose parents smoke.

The doctor emphasises that smoking is linked to several types of cancer, such as those affecting the mouth, nose, throat, kidneys, urinary tract, colorectal region, ovaries, cervix, stomach, liver, and pancreas.

In this moment, Erik deeply grasps the significance of his decision to quit smoking.