 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | David,
Gary has hit the nail on the head with the word "WANT".
I deal with this problem on a daily basis in my office. When I see someone answer the question about whether they smoke or chew tobacco with a yes, the first thing I ask them is if they want to stop.
If they say no, I tell them that there is nothing I will say, but they should let me know if they change their mind.
However, this does not stop me from telling them about oral cnacer. Most of them never heard of it and sometimes when I'm through with my 5 minute lesson on OC, they've changed their minds about wanting to stop.
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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