Originally posted by Karen
I have friends suffer and die because of their smoking habits - Pancreatic Cancer in Bob's case, which was brutal, quick, and nearly symptomless until it was far too late.
I'll second this one!!! My beloved dad died just a year and a half ago from pancreatic cancer - most likely directly related to his smoking habits...a habit that he had quit 15 years earlier, but far too late in the long run. It was a harsh, cruel, horrid thing to watch and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

My dad smoked approximately a pack a day for as long as I can remember. I know that he started when he was 12 and smoked until the day my younger brother was born (48). He stopped cold turkey that day and never picked another one up. He would even comment that the smell of smoke made him sick!! Unfortunately, it was too late.... I lost my dad....

I will NEVER pick up a cigarette....it can't be worth hurting/leaving your loved ones for a habit such as that.

Good luck to each of you trying to quit!!