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Apart from the undeniable scientific facts that Terry pointed out, I feel that I must share the following.
I have smoked 20 -30 cigarettes a day since I was 20 years old. I certainly do not think that it was a contributary factor in developing PCa. Nor did any of the specialists ever tell me to stop smoking to aid in my treatment of PCa.
Of course not smoking is the healthier option all round, but I am 55 now and it makes no difference to me whether I die from PCa or a smoking related disease.
After all;
"Its Not The Cough That Carries You Off, Its The Coffin They Carry You off in".
