So, I went to a specialist today on a referral to have a bump on the back of my toungue looked at.
The Female doctor comes in the room and first thing she asks me is if I smoke. Told her I quit 3 months ago but had a sore throat and bump on my toungue. She closed her eyes (pretty sure she said a prayer) then she said oh please I hope this is not bad, we don't need this, not today let it be a good day! I got very scared because I could tell she was serious and a bit worried over what she would find.
She inspected my toungue carefully and said that is was definately NOT cancerous!
We both took a deep breath.
I asked her if she has seen throat cancer in patients, she said yes. Too many, mostly from people who live in rural communities.
She was very proud that I quit but wished that I quit sooner.
I mentioned this website and she said it is very helpful to have a support group and commends those who help out here!
For those reading this and are debating on whether or not to join or to quit smoking even all I can say is I was lucky....I hope it stays that way. Unfortuantely far too many have not.
If you quit, stay quit, if you are thinking of quitting. Pray it is not too late and quit today.
The next person who sits in that chair to have their tongue and throat checked might be you! Trust me, you want to say you are a NON-SMOKER!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/3/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 88
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,200
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $308.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
