Smoking is still the most common cause of lung cancer in the U.S.; however, the rate of lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise.
A recent issue of "Cure" magazine highlighted a quote from Dana Reeve's sister, Deborah Morosini, M.D., stating that "The majority of lung cancer cases, approximately 60 percent, are diagnosed in non-smokers.
This includes former smokers who have admirably overcome this powerful addiction and never-smokers like my sister.
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Kate:
Never smoked, and was diagnosed during year 2005, in her early fifties, with Stage IV lung cancer. She still surviving!
Beth:
Smoked 29 years, and has been smoke-free for seven years six months. She was diagnosed during 2000 with Stage I lung cancer. She is a living testimony to survival.
Steve:
Smoked untill he was diagnosed with Stage IIIB lung cancer and was told to "get his affairs in order", because he wasn't going to make it 4 to 6 months. That was in 2000. He is still with us today!
Sandy:
Smoked for 15 years and quit for 10 years before being diagnosed at age 41 with Stage I lung cancer. That was back in year 2004! Today, this mother of a 10 year old is making a difference for others.
Bo:
Diagnosed on June 1, 2006 and was told he had 6 months to live because of stage IV lung cancer. Never smoked! Is currently doing great and is trying to keep up with a 2 year old.
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There is Hope!!
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