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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1010

My cousin has mouth and lip cancer from chewing. This cousin is the grandson of my aunt and uncle who jsut died from cancer back in June and July. I am saddened and even begged him to stop chewing. He didnt listen and now he has cancer. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/21/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 64 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 646 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $128 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

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$41,071.01

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Days: 482 Hours: 17

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3648

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83,904

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

How horrible---17 years old! I am showing this to my 16 year old son. I caught dip on him a few months ago, and I know him and his friends are doing it... I am sorry you and your family have to endure this, Duckie. My brother began dipping at a young age. At 26 he had a portion of his gum/teeth removed because of cancerous cells. He continues to dip (and drink) excessively. He is now 48 (looks 60) and has had other health probs as well---heart blockage, etc.... My thoughts and prayers are with you. I certainly hope they have caught this early enough to prevent any spread... Please keep us updated...(((hugz))) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 77 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,896 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $616 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2838

A good friend/co-worker of mine quit dipping the same time hubby and I stopped smoking. He also used the patches/wellbutrin and has stopped for 6 mo's. now. Your hubby will be in my thoughts and prayers. Just think---since he quit dipping it will safe to turn up a soda can to drink without checking first! :p [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,927 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $624 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

I sorry to hear of what you and your family are going through Duckie. I pray you have inner calm in the storm. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 200 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,014 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $800 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8

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$55,033.20

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Days: 6067 Hours: 7

Minutes: 42 Seconds: 53

Life Gained
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45861

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137,583

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

It makes total sense to me. I am calm in many storms. Having inner peace truly helps in all situations. I'm glad to hear you are doing ok with all that is on your plate. Fondly, Free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 200 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,014 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $800 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15

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$55,033.20

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Days: 6067 Hours: 7

Minutes: 42 Seconds: 53

Life Gained
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45861

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137,583

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Duckie, I'm so sorry to hear that. You and your family are in our thoughts. Lean on us for support. Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 607

Duckie, thanks for sharing this. I'm very sorry but I'm an so glad you shared it to be a lesson that NO ONE is exempt from getting cancer from smoking/chewing. I quit because so far everyone on my dad's side has died from some sort of cancer. It scared me enough to loose someone close to me at the beginning of the year to quit. Now I am trying to help others because cancer is such a death sentence and sometimes avoidable by just quitting or not starting period. Please give my regards to your family!! Hugs Kim [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/7/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 173 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,333 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $700.65 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

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