My mom used to say she was going to "shake some sense in me" and perhaps my mom needs to come down from heaven and do it to you. Don't worry about what others think because you can't control that BUT you can stop smoking by JUST STOPPING. Say to yourself, self, I will never smoke again as long as I live PERIOD and DO IT. Now you will have "withdrawal systems" but be firm in your conviction and you will succeed and you will be proud of yourself for defeating this addiction. I guarantee it.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.