According to CDC reports, about 10% to 20% of all smokers get lung cancer. What’s more, experts believe that smoking is responsible for 80% of lung cancers, and smokers who are diagnosed with lung cancer may die young if the disease is not treated properly. Additionally, smoking is considered to be a high-risk factor for lung cancer in nine out of 10 people. Still, the possibility of developing lung cancer depends on the person’s smoking habits.