Another reason to quit smoking, please!

[snapppyd]

Just found out my BFF's mother has cancer

Please say a prayer for her. And if you are still smoking, please try to stop!!!

 

[karen l]

I'll be saying prayers for Carol's recovery. It's an awful disease that devastates families. Lost my DH to it & was left alone to raise our 3 children. Believe me, smoking isn't worth it.

 

[Shmily1]

DD's BFF's DGM died this morning from lung cancer. I'm with you on this request.

 

[pumba]

my sister died of lung cancer (from smoking) six years almost...I watched her gasp her last breathe...
I try to tell people that smoking isnt worth this...but UNLESS the person wants to quit...you are talking on deaf ears...

my husband and I have been smokers on the wagon for the last 26 years...I can smell a smoker a mile away...

 

[PrincesCJM]

I lost my father in January to lung cancer. It was a direct result of his smoking for 40+ years. I never knew either of my grandfathers so I was really hoping that my child(ren) would have both. I'm expecting my first, a boy, in June. His middle name is my father's name.

 

[snapppyd]

Dh lost both parents to lung cancer. My Mom died of lung disease from second hand smoke. My Dad smoked for years, got prostate cancer that spread everywhere. We had no parents by the time we were both 40.

 

[ForAandA]

Not only for the smokers, but for their family as well. As a two time throat cancer survivor, it can never be proven that my parents second hand smoke caused the problems. I never smoked a day in my life. I also have asthma. It affects the smokers, their families, everyone!

Personally think it should be outlawed. That might cause more harm than good though.

 

[Princess Dolly]

My DMIL passed away in November from Lung Cancer. She hadn't smoked in over 30 years. The type of lung cancer she had wasn't necessarily related to her previous smoking. ALL women need to be aware of this disease. Lung Cancer is showing up in non-smoking women at alarming rates.

It's not just smoking, we all need to eat better, exercise more, etc. So many things can trigger whatever causes cancer. **** cancer.

Good thoughts for your BF's mom.

 

[QVCshopper]

My sister's boyfriend's dad (just 48!) and my old track coach died this week from lung cancer. Both were heavy smokers. I know it's addicting but seriously. It went from lung to bone to brain cancer in about 16 weeks. So sad!

 

[4nana]

snappyd , I'm so sorry for your friend, and her mom's dx, and send healing prayers. Also for heartache and sad loss of your dear parents.

I was raised by parents who smoked and back in the day they had no idea how dangerous it was. I was so disgusted by smell on everything, etc. , I vowed I'd never smoke and praise God haven't.

Altho my dear Mom and Dad quit at 50yo, by the age of 72 Dad had Esophageal/Laryngal cancer and bravely fought a 15 yr battle before losing to the beast . By the grace of God, thankfully my Mom is a BC survivor. My dear brother has had a heart attack, needs stents in his legs now and fights COPD daily, both linked directly to his past habit. So I'm well aware what possibly lies ahead of me and do what I can to take care for myself, vitamins, eat more healthy and exercise.

To each his own. Not to sound holier than Thou, but for the life of me, with all the studies and warnings, not too mention huge expense... I can't figure out why anyone would pick up the first cigarette.

and prayers to all those suffering or have lost loved ones to the terrible cancer beast...I know the pain and heartache.

 

[ols386]

So sorry about your friend's mother.

Prayers going out for her.

 

[daughtersrus]

My MIL lost her 5 year battle with stage IV lung cancer a little more than 4 years ago. She never smoked a day in her life or worked in an at-risk job.

Prayers are with Carol.

 

[Pakey]

I'm really sorry Snap. I'm a non-smoker but I know firsthand how gruesome cancer can be.

I was diagnosed with emphysema 2 years ago when I was being tested for the spread of my cancer and I have wondered every minute since then if that added bonus is a result of growing up in a home with two smoking parents.

 

[snapppyd]

to everyone!

 

[WowLookAtThat]

My grandfather died of lung cancer. He smoked every day from the time he was in high school until his late/mid 60s. He looked older than most people his age. He was my favorite relative, the one person who could comfort me when life got too hard and when he died, I never felt more alone.

My mother before was a heavy smoker. I don't remember one time in my childhood that my clothes DIDN'T smell like smoke. After her father, my grandfather died, she couldn't smoke like that anymore. She quit and told me that it felt better. That she looked and smelled better, she could actually taste food and chase my little brother around without coughing. She couldn't die and leave us alone like her father did to her. I wish my grandfather learned that lesson before it was too late.

 

[DeltaDiamond001]

Carol, her family, and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Smoking is such a pointless habit. The longer I've done it, the longer I've realized just how dumb it really is.

My new year's resolution for 2012 is to quit smoking by December 31st. I've cut down quite a bit, but haven't been able to completely stop yet, which is better than I can say for the many times I've tried to quit before.

 

[Princess Dolly]

Carol, her family, and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Smoking is such a pointless habit. The longer I've done it, the longer I've realized just how dumb it really is.

My new year's resolution for 2012 is to quit smoking by December 31st. I've cut down quite a bit, but haven't been able to completely stop yet, which is better than I can say for the many times I've tried to quit before.

Good luck. My DH quit smoking the first of this year. We celebrated his 100 days smoke free last week. You can do it!

 

[Deb in IA]

snappy, so sorry for your BFF's mom.

Here are the recent anti-smoking videos. Very sobering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zWB4dLYChM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuh2w2sFRMI

 

[mamacatnv]

Chantix works wonders - it is amazing how well it works but I agree with all others, until someone wants to quit for them (not for someone else) they won't.

I love smoking, I enjoy it however I got tired of paying for it and so I quit. I didn't quit because I knew it was bad for me, even though I did. I didn't quit because my family nagged and guilted me at every turn, and they were right. I didn't quit because it is becoming socially unacceptable, and it is. I was tired of the cost, plain and simple and so, I got a RX for Chantix and never looked back.

I was smoke free for 3 years, then had some major stress and picked it up for a couple of months, once again, I got tired of the cost and this time the smell as well so I cold turkied it and walked.

Weird thing, this time and it has been about 8 months, I don't miss it.

I know lifetime smokers who are healthy and I know healthy people who did everything right and they get cancer. Sometimes there are genetic and environmental factors that can be good and sometimes they can be bad.

 

[pigletgirl]

Will do! DH's aunt is a 2 pack/day smoker and was just recently hospitalized for pneumonia, and while she was there they found she's got heart failure and diabetes. Its just a sad situation all around as she's only 49. She's very non compliant, so for her to turn her life around probably won't happen. Very sad indeed.