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Targeted Lung Health Checks) for eligible current or former smokers aged 55-74 in specific areas of England, via invitation through your GP, focusing on early detection with low-dose CT scans to save lives. The scan costs the NHS £ 750 from tax payers money. I went for my scan in July this year. On receiving my letterin June I forgot about it. The ramifications only dawned on me when i sat in an air conditioned container: transported by a lorry. As you are put in the scanner you have to hold your breath when you are told. From the intial administration, the appointment took thirty minutes. I was told you will receive the result in a week and sure enough the letter popped through the letter box. I knew who it was from so I sat down and ripped it open. I was "clear" and they would see me again in five years. Sometimes i think about my previous smoking years and the years i have quit. It brings it home that apart from all the many benefits of not smoking: the foundation of all them is your health! I smoked for 25 years and will have quit 25 years in 2026. NOPE It does not matter how long you have quit. Do not ever smoke again! What also matters it that in the near or distant future, it could save your life. NOPE.

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I am not going to smoke today. NOPE.

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Gday Yes same system is being set up in Australia. I’m putting my hand up being a forty year smoker. Count me in. With lung cancer by the time you get symptoms you’re advanced and it’s not treatable. Lost a couple of mates to lung cancer it’s serious and fast. One min your getting your mind around it and the next min they are gone. I’ve had couple of serious cancers and realise that I’m mortal but I’m not ready to go yet. And not for something that’s treatable if found early. Bring it on I say

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Good morning and Merry Christmas Eve! I am Karen AKA Tigger982005. I found this group on Facebook. I was a member of Quitnet years ago when I quit smoking. I am 20 years without a cigarette and am greatful for the online support I have had, especially in the beginning. I am looking forward to pledging everyday and supporting people here.

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Good news Breath Its great the NHS are doing these tests I’m sure a lot of quitters with long term quits wonder what damage has been done Thanks for your post

Hi @Tigger982005 Welcome to QuitTrain, so glad to have you. 20 years quit is an amazing accomplishment! We all welcome your support! Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you again.

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.

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It says take the picture …. Quik ….cause this is gunna happen

Hi, I quit cigarettes 6 years ago and I’ve been using lozenges ever since. I just quit lozenges today because they were causing problems with my teeth and gums.

Congratulations @Kdad You are doing great

Great announcement for those who don't know (and reminder for those who already do!). I had my annual low dose CT scan done on Friday (it is done every year for me). Just received the results back today which is more comprehensive than "just" the lungs in its detail. Mine is totally paid for as a high risk former smoker. (Different eligibility for "Gold Standard" testing here it appears.) Yes it absolutely saves lives as I'm sure we probably all personally know someone who benefited from this test. Happy Holidays to all!

Gday Yes. She known as the night ninja! Creeps around after dark when no one can see her being naughty…..

Cbdave -Regarding early intervention by CT scan I agree. Two people I know quite well had a scan earlier this year Same age range as me. The first is an avid mountaineer and fell runner. The scan found a small cancerous tumour in his upper right lung. He had the upper section taken out. After drainage he made a steady recovery and is back at work after 6 months. The second is my cousin's wife. She is still poorly after the lobectomy ( cut out section of lung). Al of us smoked for years. I would always prefer to know. I was diagnosed with mild COPD years ago. Only requires an inhaler. I count myself as lucky. " I meant lobectomy. Not nephrectomy.

Great to have you with us, @Tigger982005. Pull up a chair, be welcome, and share some of your quittin wisdom!

Hello and welcome aboard Tigger Great Quit you have . Im sure our members will value your support Wishing you and yours a Merry Xmas

Welcome Tigger and Merry Christmas to you too. Congratulations on 20 years smoke free. There are some people here from QuitNet as well. It is good to have you here.

Welcome!! I am still a newbie with my 7 week quit. But I totally get your tiredness of the cigarettes. I have smoked for ~45 years before I was brave enough to quit. But not after I searched the internet and found this forum and the website whyquit.com. Read as much as you can. Understanding the addiction to nicotine and what nicotine as a chemical is doing to your brain and body was extremely helpful for me to get over the tough times. There are -also via this forum- a couple of helpful video's on how to navigate the first days and to minimize the side effects of withdrawal. Don't think that it is harder for you because you smoked such a long time. There are people on this form who also quit after a long smoking history and they succeeded. Yes, the beginning is tough but it will get better. It takes time (and patience), but it will get better as long is you do not get any nicotine into your body. Writing about your quit is helpful too. If not on this forum, keep your own little diary. Especially looking back and see what you have achieved already is fuel into your quit. Quit smoking is a gift to yourself! But give yourself rewards for the fact you have not smoked. Be nice for yourself. Spend the money you saved to something nice or fun. Did I already mention that no longer having cold feet all the time is sooooo comfortable? I know there is much more but that was the first improvement I noticed. And actually pretty quick after quitting. Let us know how you get on. There is a lot of support here!

Read all you can here knowledge is power , We all came to Quittrain for support doing it alone can be hard I must have had hundreds of failed attempts Travel along with us Your more likely to get to your freedom You can do it , you have to believe you can Knce you put out that lady cancer stick you have quit . All you need to do is STAY Quit

Welcome aboard @Ponentben To help you along read all the posts on the Main Discussion Board. The ones pinned in green how wonderful information . Stay close to the board , there is always someone here Don’t worry about asking questions , we have heard it all , and have a answer got all You can do it , all you need is the desire to be free and want it bad enough Looking forward w getting to know you better

You are addicted to nicotine, it requires you to smoke. You can't bargain with an addiction, no is the only answer you can give when smoking comes to mind.

My dog Bing, ready for Christmas.