Comments on: Christina Applegate Kicks Cancer, Keeps Smoking

By: tylerfan

tylerfan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:18:54 +0000

I had cancer and quit smoking. I had surgery and radiation and beat it. As ridiculous as it may seem, I really didn’t think I would ever get cancer again since I no longer even had those body parts! So, I started smoking again. In some wierd way, it was like taking back control or turning back time to when this nasty disease wasn’t a part of my life. I know it makes no sense, but this is my truth.

It’s 13 years later and I just found out that lightening strikes more than once. I quit again. I’ve beaten it again. I feel no need to smoke.

It was my lesson to learn and I did. I can tell you that all the criticism in the world didn’t make me change, not even the doctors “educating” me made a difference. Getting sick again made me change a lot of things including ceasing to smoke.

I pray that Christina will not have to endure another bout with cancer before she chooses to quit smoking, but in the meantime, I will not call her names or judge her negatively. I will however wish her wellness and continued growth in a long and happy life!

By: Davis

Davis — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:53:02 +0000

I’ve never understood why someone would try smoking in the first place. In my early 60s now, it’s even harder to comprehend. The major reason I never tried marijuana is because one generally had to smoke it. I tried alcohol though, when younger, only several times, but I did even get drunk a handful of times, once in the Army, a few times in college. After that, though, I couldn’t seen the attraction and never drank.
But smoking has always seemed disgusting to me, and it’s hard for me not to feel that anyone who would even try smoking is equally disgusting.
But it’s all subjective, we’re all, each of us, who we are, and pretty much can’t help feeling as we each do, though over time we change, evolve, hopefully for the better.

Maybe someone can tell me why a beautiful young woman–usually still a teenager–would even try it, even once, when it’s now, for years, been pretty common knowledge how it harms ones health, irritates non-smokers, is messy, makes one smell bad, causes facial wrinkles sooner with age, etc.
‘Peer pressure’ and ‘wanting to be cool’, sure. But where’s the independent thought that might have overridden any such urges when it counted?

By: PSS

PSS — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:18:59 +0000

As the recent widow of a lung cancer casualty, I am fully aware of the dangers of smoking and cancer. I also know that cigarette smoking is an addiction. It is a harder habit to kick than heroin. My husband tried dozens of times to quit. Cold turkey, nicotine patch, hypnosis, pharmaceuticals (i.e. Wellbutrin, Chantix), tapering off etc.,and the help of a loving and supportive wife. I showed him reports & stats, begged, cried, argued, cajoled, anything I could do to help him quit.

People who label Christina Applegate a hypocrite are not only condescending and judgmental, but ignorant of addictions and the stranglehold they have on people. Good people, not so good people, anybody. I’m sure Ms. Applegate is aware of the dangers of smoking so who are we to judge her. Things aren’t always as they seem. Why not focus on her involvement in fundraising for the cancer society and educating women on breast cancer.

Stress is also a contributor to cancer. If anybody thinks that “news flashes” like these don’t affect people, think again. Best wishes Christina, in all of you endeavors.

By: Jacques Torsonier

Jacques Torsonier — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:46:09 +0000

For the record: If I had lost a pair of glorious breasts, at a young age, like Ms. Applegate … it’d make me want to freakin’ smoke as well.

All kidding aside, you geniuses whose reaction to those pics is to call names (“idiot”) and say “she should just quit” have absolutely no idea what kind of psychological and physiological problems arise when someone is a heavy smoker and attempts to quit. Most smokers “quit” a half dozen times before they actually quit. Perhaps one of these days Ms. Applegate will quit for good. Until that time, give her — and those of us who have to read your ridiculous, petty quips — a f***in’ break.

By: Amber

Amber — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:41:13 +0000

I’m sorry and you’ll pardon my language, but that is the most fucking stupidest she could be doing right now (anybody actually!). I really felt sympathy and pity for her when I first found out about her battle with cancer. However, like many people on her, I don’t feel sorry or have sympathy for her anymore. I don’t respect her or this stupid action. I don’t wish death on her certainly, but I don’t justify this at all.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:58:52 +0000

Yes, I no longer feel sorry for her as well. She is clearly an idiot. Same with Patrick Swayze. Moron still smokes and he’s dying of cancer!

To the jackass who said we should have sympathy for smokers…GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK. Have sympathy for the people who have to put up with your ridiculous habit, you weak fools!

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:30:37 +0000

@Talia — how, exactly, am I judging? I’m merely pointing out that I don’t understand what she is doing especially after enduring a painful surgery to rid her body of cancer the first time around. I see the point you’re trying to make but for your point to be the same as mine, I would have had to endure liver failure or some other malady AND THEN continue drinking. Of course, everyone has their vices but — again — I’m sure where you feel I’m being “harsh”.

By: hal

hal — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:18:39 +0000

She didn’t “take up” smoking after getting rid of her cancer. She was ALWAYS a smoker, and just continued smoking afterwards. Either way it is incredibly stupid of her. I don’t feel sorry for her anymore.

By: Talia

Talia — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:18:25 +0000

Anna, who says she even WANTS to stop? I smoke as well, and don’t feel any need to quit, not yet. If she’s content with smoking, let her be. Yes it’s harmful, yes it’s pretty foolish. But everyone has their own vices, vices that cause cancer or other diseases. Heck even drinking too much milk can get you cancer.

I think, in this case, Trent, you’re being kind of harsh. She’s only human, having had cancer doesn’t make one more conscious per sé. Judging on your personal blogs, you like to have a few drinks when out and about. That’s not that good either, is it? I’m not judging you for this, we all like to drink. But for that reason, don’t be harsh on others when you’re guilty of your own vices yourself.

By: plip

plip — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:53:45 +0000

smokers, non-smokers are not “judging” but wishing you SURVIVE being USED by tobacco manufacturers for their profit and your likely wrecked quality of life and horrible accellerated death. I smoked for 20 years, quit and watched my dad die an awful death. I only wish you can see the true value of life, versus feeding an addiction pure and simple. Cigarettes kill millions annually — from all kinds of causes of death. Regular smokers live an average ten years shorter, that’s documented. And you know their years are less healthy. You are making judgments about Christina’s reasons for things, but denying others the same privilege.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:29:10 +0000

I agree with Trent on this one and I don’t understand why what he is saying is so hard to understand for some.

Even if her breast cancer had nothing to do with smoking than I still cannot understand someone who has gone through having cancer lighting up and with that increasing their risk of getting cancer again. It’s just not smart!

For people saying it’s an addiction they are looking for excuses not to stop. Yes it’s an addiction but as with all addiction if you want to stop, you can! I know plenty of people that stopped smoking.

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:28:02 +0000

I simply can not IMAGINE having any kind of cancer regardless of where (a double mastectomy? That means she has lost BOTH breasts) and continuing to partake in something that is proven to cause cancer. It seems asif she is committing suicide in my opinion.

By: Vishaal

Vishaal — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:30:44 +0000

I’m surprised no one has said that SMOKING KEEPS YOUR SKINNY!!!!!!!!!!!! (for the most part)…that’s why all of Hollywood smokes! Appetite suppressor. What a shame.

By: Malboro Man

Malboro Man — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:04:26 +0000

Smoking is like being gay, it’s a combo of nature and nuture. Plus, it’s delicious, and highly addictive! Like sex, smoking can be deadly. But I don’t see people giving up on sex, which kills more people than cigarettes. The point is there are worse things: stealing, backstabbing, cheating, lying, spreading gossip to feel more popular, interesting or to increase ad revenue. Bottom line, blogs are a cancer–ya’ll need to lay off the hate and smoke up mate!

By: PixieBassline

PixieBassline — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:29:33 +0000

See, it’s comments like the one above this one that prove my earlier comment correct. JOSH – you could die from thousands of things before she ever dies from that cig. You don’t know.
I know people who NEVER smoked but died before their 20th or 30th birthdays.. to absolutely no fault of their own. Why does anyone give that big of a shit anyway? None of u had to smell HER cig. And she wasn’t smoking with a kid who was trapped in the fumes. (something I DEFINITELY find to be WRONG)
Some of you are so very Holier-Than-Thou… It sickens me more than a recovering cancer patient smoking a cig. At least THAT is more understandable… when you’re an understanding kind of person……….

By: josh

josh — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:45:08 +0000

Fucking idiot… she will die soon… she´s autodestroying herself…

By: ZaZ

ZaZ — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:35:26 +0000

We smoke because we want to.
Leave the girl alone.

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:19:02 +0000

@Jessica — please show me where I am telling anyone how to live their life. for the record, she reportedly no longer has cancer since her double mastectomy. wait, who sounds like an idiot?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:00:07 +0000

Oh so smug of you to tell someone with cancer how to live her life. Trent, you sound like an idiot who has no compassion. I’d like to see how you would decide to live your life after battleing cancer. Christina probably likes to smoke, and since she already has cancer doesn’t really give a fuck.

By: seriously

seriously — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:36:30 +0000

smoking doesn’t cause cancer. anything can cause cancer – genetics, the air you breathe, the genetically modified/preserved/colored/medicated food you eat, the chlorinated water you drink, the radiation your computer produces, the aluminum in the anti-perspirant you use, etc. smoking should be the least of anyone’s worries. in fact, pure tobacco has health benefits. smoking in moderation, just like drinking alcohol in moderation, is beneficial. if you are a non-smoker, don’t start. but if you smoke, do it in moderation. educate yourself.

By: B

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:32:35 +0000

The trolls are out.

By: Dieter

Dieter — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:05:00 +0000

After hearing that her breast got removed she was totally unattractive for me. I did not look at her as a woman anymore !!! But now with her having a hot little smoke she totally got me again. It is totally beyond me how woman not having a smoke once in a while ever have sex. A woman needs 2 to 4 cigarettes a day (it depends a bit on the hair colour: black women more to four und blondes two).

By: candygirl

candygirl — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:02:19 +0000

Addiction sucks man! Even if she beat out breast cancer, the carcinogens she is taking in could possible bring it back. Doesn’t just cause throat cancer. Any harmful carcinogen can cause any type of cancer. Let’s hope she doesn’t get lung cancer (or any kind of canver for that matter) now!

By: why

why — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:43:27 +0000

I would rather see her suck on something else!

By: AMC

AMC — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:20:13 +0000

I am a breast cancer survivor, who NEVER smoked.
I was HAPPY for her when I read her breast cancer was in it’s early stages. Ask those of us who went through CHEMO and RADIATION if we would ever want to go through any of it again. Had she looked into a mirror and not even recognize herself and her beauty, she might have a different attitude now. I adore her, I am happy for her, but this not a message she wants to put out there. PLEASE stop smoking!