Does Andrew Tate smoke? Lung cancer survival rate explored

Sources close to millionaire Andrew Tate, who is currently being held in Romania, reported that he has a "dark spot on his lungs." It was reported on Thursday, March 2, 2023, that he most likely has a tumor in his lungs.

Tate has frequently been spotted smoking cigars and even claimed he smoked to look like a "mafia boss," adding that he knew what he was doing.

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According to Healthline, lung cancer is considered the second most common type of cancer, and one in every four cancer-related deaths is due to the same. The five-year survival rate for the disease is 25%, but if the extent of the disease is localized, then it increases to 63%.

Earlier this year, it was rumored that Tate was rushed to the hospital after suffering from a serious illness. However, these reports were not confirmed.

Internet users react to reports of Andrew Tate allegedly suffering from cancer

As news of Andrew Tate's medical condition spread, several netizens were unsurprised. Many pointed out the frequency at which he has been spotted smoking cigars. They even mocked his supporters for claiming "the matrix" was responsible, stating that this was a consequence of his own actions.

Supporters of the former kickboxer, however, were shocked and alleged that he was being poisoned in prison by people who wished to kill him. Others commented that cancer is not a joke and should not be made fun of.

According to Spy NEWS, Tate underwent a biopsy which revealed the tumor is benign

Andrew Tate's manager, who goes by the name The Sartorial Shooter, initially seemingly confirmed the news in an Instagram story, hinting that the 36-year-old underwent several procedures in Dubai. They added:

In a statement given to MailOnline, the former kickboxer's team also explained that he consulted with doctors in Dubai prior to his arrest, who recommended that he should not take his condition "lightly."

Following concerns about Tate's health, it was reported that he went through medical tests which revealed he did not have cancer. The 36-year-old's manager later cleared up the confusion after Romanian reports surfaced online.

The Sartorial Shooter hinted that Andrew Tate's friends and family were not updated by the Romanian authorities about his health and added that he wished the news had been reported earlier.

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