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I generally don't disclose things of a personal nature. Since the subject is out there, might as well. Smoking is harmful and can be for some extremely difficult to quit.
I have smoked since the age of 14. I am now 48. I have cancer. Nobody will say it is or was directly related to my smoking, but I'd be a fool to think otherwise. Yet, I still smoke. Kowing full well how ignorant it is. The tumor was in my small intestine and was surgically removed. I have not felt like myself since. Pain, fatigue, and stomach problems have followed. I was also diagnosed with COPD.
The cancer spread into my lymph nodes and sometime soon should reappear somewhere else. So smoke if you like, but understand the risks. The odds say I will not live 5 years so I would say it cost me much more then 13 years of life.
Not to be a downer, but thought I'd lay it out there for some to think about. Is it worth it??? Only you can say, but in my mind a temporary pleasure isn't worth losing out on your childrens weddings or seeing your Grandchildren grow up.
Think about it before you are forced to.
Take care my friends,
To good health,
Finsfan4ever
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