From what I've seen and experienced, saving a relationship is not always reason enough to combat the strong hold of the addiction. I'm all for getting the tobacco companies to pay all medical bills and I would be happy to donate to a cause that gets them to do that. In the meantime, maybe there is hope for the newest generation and for all those who spread awareness about the dangers of tobacco addiction. It does seem that there are less smokers around, than there were years ago when it was considered "cool" to be a smoker. With OCF and Rodeo Cowboy Cody Kaiser, we are on the way to making it "cool" NOT to use tobacco products of any kind. "Be Smart, Don't Start". I also like the advice to young girls: "Don't Drink, Don't Smoke, Don't Chew and don't date boys that do."


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)