My Dr used to ask me if I was smoking too. I had quit before any rads and chemo were begun. Maybe us exsmokers just arouse suspecion. I hate to be ask that when I am innocent. I'm sure you have quit too as most of us do.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here