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As some of you may know, my grandfather on my mother's side lost the battle with lung cancer and emphazima on Feb. 23, 2000... what's this got to do with anything? My grandfather on my dad's side is having surgery this morn to hopefully remove a tumor and part of his right lung. He also has emphazima (forgive me if that's not spelled correctly, not one of my strong suites) and only has 50% use of his lungs right now. This grandpa has been a farmer his entire life (which has been a contributing factor) and only now has he had to give it up at the age of 71. I am posting this as a former habitual smoker and daughter of two former smokers and granddaughter, etc, etc. You may think that smoking doesn't affect anyone but you, but you'd be exceedingly wrong. I think this has all come into perspective for me within the last year or so, but there's always someone that loves you and wants you there. Don't hurt yourself more than you need to... live because someone wants you to live; I want you to live.
Facts:
- 19% of Americans smoke
- 95% of the lung cancer is accounted for by smokers (or former smokers)
- My granfather figured that he had smoked about 720,000 cigarettes over the last 55 years; he quit about 6 months ago.
- There are still at least 8 people on my dad's side that smoke, ummm, hello?
And you? Don't even think about it!!
http://www.lungcancer.org/
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542
***Grandpa came through surgery and is in recovery*** more info as I get it!!***
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2 comments:
I'm glad he's doing ok!! I'll pray for him. ...Smoking is BAD no doubt. My nonno had cancer on one of his lungs last year-he smoked all his life. Fortunately they seemed to have got but who knows...Hope your grandpa continues to get better!
Danielle
Thanks... Last night, my grandpa was eating dinner when I called up there so I think the power of prayer has helped him more than he'll want to admit. :) Thanks everyone!
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