 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Pete,
Have you ever seen anyone smoking through a trach?
Nicotine is so addictive, that studies have shown that it is more adictive than either heroin or cocaine. Not sure which one was used in the study.
I was fortunate to have stopped smoking at the age of 18. Much easier for me after only 3 years of smoking, than a lifetime.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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