My mother was a heavy smoker. 30 plus a day!

She died in 2004 after having cancer for almost 2 years.. Smoking related, as it was lung cancer that also spread to her stomach My father also died of cancer when I was a small child. He too was a heavy smoker, but I think he smoked a lot more than my mother.

I grew up with smoke all around me, something I attribute to my life as a none smoker. Two of my sisters still continue to smoke despite seeing first hand the downsides to it, I guess it is just too difficult for them.

All I can say Alan, is keep trying. If at first you don't succeed. Try, and try again!