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It will be a great day when people don't feel the need to blame people for their diseases. A smoker in college but butt-free for 26 years... I can't imagine there's a connection. Has her cancer actually be going that long? Something else is causing this but we won't know what because lung cancer is not getting the research dollars it deserves, considering it kills more people than all the other cancers combined. It's too easy to attribute it to smoking and sweep it under the rug.
Keep telling your story, Lois. You're an inspiration. And keep winning the fight!report abuse
Congratulations, Mrs. Cooper! This is a fine, fine day indeed.
I join you in your euphoria.
May your good health continue!report abuse
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