Comments on: Lung Cancer Stigma: Do I Deserve It?

By: Romany

Romany — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:33:43 +0000

No one has to listen to that kind of abuse.

By: Manuella

Manuella — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:14 +0000

Judy, you are either ignorant or naive. While it is true that non smokers also get lung cancer, there is a proven statistical correlation between smoking, a voluntary action, and that sickness. So while no one deserves that kind of suffering, it is unrealistic to ignore the connection between cause and effect, and pretend it does not exist.

By: Conny

Conny — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:55:45 +0000

“thank you for sharing” should shut anyone up. No need to elaborate beyond that. Ever.

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:54:42 +0000

Tim seems overly defensive to me. Has anyone told him directly that it’s his fault? Not from reading his question. They suggest it, which means he hears it. Maybe he’s just projecting his own beliefs on to other people.