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Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
Francesca Bacardi
Aug. 2, 2021
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Kathy Griffin revealed she has lung cancer despite “never” smoking and will be undergoing surgery to have half of her left lung removed.

The comedian announced the news Monday morning in a lengthy note posted to social media, sharing that the cancer is stage 1 and “contained.”

“I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed,” she began her letter on social media. “Yes, I have lung cancer even though I’ve never smoked! The doctors are very optimistic as it is stage one and contained to my left lung.” ... Full story

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2021, 02:16:54 pm »
It's a myth that all lung cancer is caused by smoking.  Certainly, smoking can aggravate a predisposition toward developing a mutation that becomes lung cancer, and can also aggravate a pre-existing noncancerous issue into cancer, but there are quite a few people who develop lung cancer without even having been exposed to much second-hand smoke.

It's in the nature of lung cells, unfortunately.

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2021, 02:19:56 pm »
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2021, 02:37:16 pm »
Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
Francesca Bacardi
Aug. 2, 2021
New York Post

Kathy Griffin revealed she has lung cancer despite “never” smoking and will be undergoing surgery to have half of her left lung removed.

The comedian announced the news Monday morning in a lengthy note posted to social media, sharing that the cancer is stage 1 and “contained.”

“I’ve got to tell you guys something. I have cancer. I’m about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed,” she began her letter on social media. “Yes, I have lung cancer even though I’ve never smoked! The doctors are very optimistic as it is stage one and contained to my left lung.” ... Full story

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I don't care for her, but will certainly pray for her salvation and health.

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2021, 03:50:38 pm »
All that hate had to metastasize somewhere.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2021, 03:56:20 pm »

It's a myth that all lung cancer is caused by smoking.
It's in the nature of lung cells, unfortunately.
My mother smoked since she was 12 years old. Died at 80 of dementia.
And yet, Griffin, Andy Kaufman, get lung cancer without ever smoking regularly.
It is, really it is all about genetics.

If you are prone to it, smoking may trigger something which would likely happen anyway.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2021, 04:01:07 pm »
As I recall, Carol Burnett's non-smoker daughter died in the 30s of lung cancer.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2021, 04:38:22 pm »
Much as I dislike her Hate-Trumpery and subsequent victim-playing, I hope she does well with and after the surgery. Similarly, I hope she reflects on the fruit of her anger and hatred and, as Larry Norman sang, "Looks into Jesus".
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2021, 04:49:33 pm »
My mother smoked since she was 12 years old. Died at 80 of dementia.
And yet, Griffin, Andy Kaufman, get lung cancer without ever smoking regularly.
It is, really it is all about genetics.

If you are prone to it, smoking may trigger something which would likely happen anyway.

Yup.

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2021, 05:40:17 pm »
It's a myth that all lung cancer is caused by smoking.  Certainly, smoking can aggravate a predisposition toward developing a mutation that becomes lung cancer, and can also aggravate a pre-existing noncancerous issue into cancer, but there are quite a few people who develop lung cancer without even having been exposed to much second-hand smoke.

It's in the nature of lung cells, unfortunately.
My great grandfather was a carpenter who never smoked. He died of lung cancer. It happens.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2021, 05:41:08 pm »
I don't care for her, but will certainly pray for her salvation and health.
Same here.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2021, 06:22:57 pm »
Surely they mean never smoking cigarettes just as I'm sure that if anyone said good she deserves it, you know the same way she jokingly says Conservatives deserve to die there would be a huge outcry from the left calling it hate speech. It's not hate speech Kathy when I say I hope you have a long painful death......it's just a joke.


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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2021, 08:06:11 pm »
Love the Larry Norman reference, @PeteS in CA !
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2021, 08:38:48 pm »
All that hate had to metastasize somewhere.


More truth to that than you know. 

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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2021, 02:18:49 am »

More truth to that than you know.

Yeah, I have seen your posts.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2021, 02:27:30 am »
Comedian Kathy Griffin apologizes amid backlash over ...
What a nice wonderful person.
But much more than just Trump. She made her career slamming various people, mostly Hollywood people.
There is a lot of hate coming her way, from hundreds of people of all kinds.
You cannot "COEXIST" with people who want to kill you.
If they kill their own with no conscience, there is nothing to stop them from killing you.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2021, 02:31:38 am »
Comedian Kathy Griffin apologizes amid backlash over ...
What a nice wonderful person.
But much more than just Trump. She made her career slamming various people, mostly Hollywood people.
There is a lot of hate coming her way, from hundreds of people of all kinds.

Barron saw that on TV!  Talk about traumatized. Your dads head held up!  Such evil. 

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2021, 02:44:11 am »
Comedian Kathy Griffin apologizes amid backlash over ...
What a nice wonderful person.
But much more than just Trump. She made her career slamming various people, mostly Hollywood people.
There is a lot of hate coming her way, from hundreds of people of all kinds.

I never thought she was funny and holding Trump's head was over the line and just plain hateful and disgusting. 
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2021, 02:47:27 am »
I never thought she was funny and holding Trump's head was over the line and just plain hateful and disgusting.

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2021, 01:04:06 pm »
I never thought she was funny and holding Trump's head was over the line and just plain hateful and disgusting.
No, she's not particularly funny. I remember a guest role she had on "Seinfeld," and she was just plain irritating. Whatever type of TV show she's on, she's just annoying and irritating. Not funny. Heck of a way to make a living as a comedian, I'd think.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2021, 08:51:22 pm »
I never smoked, but my husband did. 9 years.  We didn't know about second hand or third hand smoke!  Most people smoked at parties. In the office! BACK THEN.  Casinos.  Grocery stores.  WE ALL..."SMOKED".  My ex is on oxygen. Emphazima   sp? I have a bit in my lungs.  NEVER SMOKED, did nothing illegal...no pot. Right now, in my home, others go outside to smoke...IT COMES INTO MY HOME!  Ugh.

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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #21 on: August 06, 2021, 10:51:45 pm »
UPDATE

Published 2 hours ago
Kathy Griffin is home and recovering after surgery to remove half her lung
The comedian is battling stage 1 lung cancer
Jessica Napoli

Kathy Griffin provided an update about her health after she announced earlier this week that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

The 60-year-old comedian told fans she's back home in Los Angeles and recovering after having half her left lung removed to treat cancer.

"Home from the hospital and greeted by my board certified medical PAWfessional recovery pack," Griffin tweeted along with a video of her dogs jumping on her lap.  ...

Griffin later said she was expecting a lot of pain after the surgery because, as a recovering pill addict, she won't be taking any prescription pain medication. ... FOX News
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #22 on: August 06, 2021, 10:58:08 pm »
Is it too late to ask the doctor to remove her fingers and vocal cords?
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #23 on: August 06, 2021, 11:30:55 pm »
As I recall, Carol Burnett's non-smoker daughter died in the 30s of lung cancer.
Often it's a sign of radon exposure.
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Re: Kathy Griffin diagnosed with lung cancer despite ‘never’ smoking
« Reply #24 on: August 06, 2021, 11:40:46 pm »
UPDATE

Published 2 hours ago
Kathy Griffin is home and recovering after surgery to remove half her lung
The comedian is battling stage 1 lung cancer
Jessica Napoli

Kathy Griffin provided an update about her health after she announced earlier this week that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

The 60-year-old comedian told fans she's back home in Los Angeles and recovering after having half her left lung removed to treat cancer.

"Home from the hospital and greeted by my board certified medical PAWfessional recovery pack," Griffin tweeted along with a video of her dogs jumping on her lap.  ...

Griffin later said she was expecting a lot of pain after the surgery because, as a recovering pill addict, she won't be taking any prescription pain medication. ... FOX News

The article further states that she was addicted to pills and tried to taker he own life. Nope, I don't care for her, but she was on a tough road to begin with and now going through surgery for lung cancer. Hopefully she'll recover and perhaps have a little different perspective.

This is taking a lot for me to say, but I wish her well and God Bless you Kathy Griffin.
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