she used to sing in smokey bars and stuff like that, so second-hand smoke
was a factor for her, but as you say there are other factors..

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> [Original Message]
> From: Kathleen Salkin <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 3/11/2006 1:28:45 PM
> Subject: Re: CNN Breaking News
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> Now, I'd be the first to admit that I read the news stories in a  
> hurry these days as I'm so busy, but I don't recall reading that she  
> was exposed to a lot of second-hand smoke.  I do know that there has  
> been a significant number of lung cancers found in relatively young  
> people who have never smoked in their lives, nor have been exposed to  
> smoke.  They could have a genetic predisposition towards getting  
> these types of lung cancers.
>
> I also vaguely recall reading that these types of cancer cells are  
> different from the types of lung cancer cells found in the lungs of  
> heavy smokers.  Perhaps Meir could enlighten us on this?
>
> Kat
>
>
> On 11 Mar 2006, at 16:14, Magenta Raine wrote:
>
> > This made me so sad. The next time anybody says you can't get  
> > cancer from
> > second hand smoke,  remind them of this lovely lady...
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