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terryg



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May 13, 2004

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Location: washington

PostPosted: September 17, 2004 8:27 AM    Post subject: It's not just cancer Reply with quote

IT'S NOT JUST CANCER

Did you know smoking has been known to cause all these diseases and conditions, plus many more?

arteriosclerosis
asthma
black lung
bleeding during pregnancy
cataracts
cerebrovascular disease
cervical cancer
chronic airway obstruction
chronic bowel disease
chronic bronchitis
colorectal cancer
coronary heart disease
cough
decreased physical endurance
emphysema
esophageal cancer
fertility problems
gangrene
impotence
increased phlegm
kidney cancer
larynx cancer
loss of limbs
low birthweight babies
leukemia
lip cancer
lung cancer
menstrual disorders
miscarriage
mouth cancer
nicotine addiction
osteoporosis
pancreatic cancer
peptic ulcers
periodontal disease
peripheral vascular disease
pharyngeal cancer
placental abnormalities
pneumonia
premature menopause
reduced lung function
skin wrinkling
sleep disturbance
smoker's palette
stillbirth
sudden infant death syndrome
thyroid disease
tooth loss and decay
urinary bladder cancer
wheezing

I was astonished to find 8 items on this list that inflicted me prior to quiting. It pisses me off that I may never get rid of the asthma it caused. And I didn't know my thyroid condition could have been caused from my smoking.
8 more reasons for me to stay quit.
Terry
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julie



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July 19, 2004

Posts: 224
Location: Indiana

PostPosted: September 17, 2004 9:53 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great post...it isn't just lung cancer. A really nasty one that's not on the list is Breughers (sp?) disease, which leaves people with arm and leg amputations, and is directly linked to smoking (only diagnosed in smokers). I wonder how many people would still smoke if they lost both arms?

There is some info about this disease at Whyquit.
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alleghany



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PostPosted: September 17, 2004 9:57 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

The disease of addiction can make you deny a lot of things, but I am convinced had I not quit smoking I would have had a heart attack this summer. I was definately showing all the classic symptoms and the smoking was a big part of this ~ and didn't need a doctor to tell me that! Shocked
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Marigrrl



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Location: New York

PostPosted: September 17, 2004 9:59 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW!!

Great Post!!

Mariko
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kannprint



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Location: St. Louis, MO

PostPosted: September 17, 2004 11:26 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW, Terry. That's frightening. Sure happy I quit.
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Barbara K.



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PostPosted: September 17, 2004 11:36 PM    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

It is real frightening. Thank you for posting that Terry. I have more than enough of those things myself and I could kick myself for not doing something about it sooner.

Blessings,
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ms_tapestry



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Location: Seminole, TX

PostPosted: September 18, 2004 3:42 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Terry, great post. I was in denial for so long about the dangers of smoking. My eyes have been opened. Shocked This is great anti-relapse insurance. Cool
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