Dustin Diamond "Screech" Has Stage IV Lung Cancer.

[Matt]

I wonder how he avoided symptoms so long... apparently there is a lump in his throat - I can't fathom this being anything less than very serious. This is the same form of lung cancer that Andy Kaufman died of, I believe:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/6661294002

I read that he once tested positive for oxycodone. Maybe oxycodone use masked the pain, and he just adjusted to living in pain, or was high a lot, to let things get this advanced.

[Fortress]

Loser in, loser out.

Seriously owns a punchable face.

[gib]

I wonder how he avoided symptoms so long... apparently there is a lump in his throat - I can't fathom this being anything less than very serious. This is the same form of lung cancer that Andy Kaufman died of, I believe:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/6661294002

I read that he once tested positive for oxycodone. Maybe oxycodone use masked the pain, and he just adjusted to living in pain, or was high a lot, to let things get this advanced.

Was he a smoker? If so, I have little sympathy.

[gib]

Almost all cases of this type of lung cancer are a result of smoking. They are only vary rarely diagnosed in someone who has never smoked.

"If we see it in a non-smoker, we ask 'are you sure?' and recheck the pathology reports," Gregory Kalemberian, MD, clinical professor of medicine in hematology/oncology at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The more "pack years" you smoke (defined as the number of packs smoked per day per year), the greater the risk of small cell, added Dr. Rohs.

Guys, for any of you out there, if you smoke, please please stop now. Its an incredibly selfish thing do to, both to yourself, and to those who love and care about you (not to mention those who need to help cover your medical costs).

I might start a separate thread on this topic. If there is one person I can save with my comments on smoking, its worth it.

[Kwon]

Loser in, loser out.

Seriously owns a punchable face.

He had a great name for Showbusiness though


Gary Gold

Pete Platnum

etc

[sync pulse]

One third of lung cancer victims were non-smokers.

[Matt]

Almost all cases of this type of lung cancer are a result of smoking. They are only vary rarely diagnosed in someone who has never smoked.

"If we see it in a non-smoker, we ask 'are you sure?' and recheck the pathology reports," Gregory Kalemberian, MD, clinical professor of medicine in hematology/oncology at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The more "pack years" you smoke (defined as the number of packs smoked per day per year), the greater the risk of small cell, added Dr. Rohs.

Guys, for any of you out there, if you smoke, please please stop now. Its an incredibly selfish thing do to, both to yourself, and to those who love and care about you (not to mention those who need to help cover your medical costs).

I might start a separate thread on this topic. If there is one person I can save with my comments on smoking, its worth it.

"Pack years"...interesting.

Are two cigarettes a week bad for you? I'm not asking for a friend - I'm asking for me.

How is smoking any more selfish than being overweight with diabetes from a bad diet though?

Also, I'm not sure if Dustin Diamond smoked, but it's possible. He was apparently an oxycodone addict.

I would think he did a lot of comedy shows in smoky lounges though. I think that's what happened to Andy Kaufman, who didn't smoke [according to the "Man on the Moon" movie].

[IroNat]

Diamond is a deadman walking.

3-4 months tops.

I wish him the best.

[Matt]

Diamond is a deadman walking.

3-4 months tops.

I wish him the best.

Is that the prognosis for that type and stage of cancer?

I wonder if he had a severe opiate addiction, to mask that level of pain. He said that he didn't want to go to a hospital because he didn't want to get made fun of. Who makes fun of people for seeking help to get better?

He may be lying though. He lied about all the Saved by the Bell cast, according to his co-stars.

[Matt]

Dustin Diamond lies lot, so I never know what is true with him. Smart, funny Jewish actor though. Has a Seth Rogen vibe. There is a similar Jewish comedic talent in both of them. Yet Rogen seems adjusted, while Diamond seems like he has been a mess for at least 15 years now. Nice to see comments open here:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9179447/amp/Dustin-Diamond-fears-lung-cancer-caused-mold-asbestos-hotel-rooms.html

PS - Dustin Diamond, not Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier, who fights Conor McGregor tonight.

💎

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Almost all cases of this type of lung cancer are a result of smoking. They are only vary rarely diagnosed in someone who has never smoked.

"If we see it in a non-smoker, we ask 'are you sure?' and recheck the pathology reports," Gregory Kalemberian, MD, clinical professor of medicine in hematology/oncology at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The more "pack years" you smoke (defined as the number of packs smoked per day per year), the greater the risk of small cell, added Dr. Rohs.

Guys, for any of you out there, if you smoke, please please stop now. Its an incredibly selfish thing do to, both to yourself, and to those who love and care about you (not to mention those who need to help cover your medical costs).

I might start a separate thread on this topic. If there is one person I can save with my comments on smoking, its worth it.

He didn't smoke but he did go from place to place over the years doing comedy....likely from asbestos but since his family has a history of cancer, it could be genetic

[Matt]

He didn't smoke but he did go from place to place over the years doing comedy....likely from asbestos but since his family has a history of cancer, it could be genetic

Great post, Vince. I was wondering how many smoky lounges he did comedy in. Not sure if this is that specific asbestos form of lung cancer. There is one type specifically that is caused by asbestos. If Dustin wasn't such a liar, I would just trust him.

I SELDOM say this, but market forces should eradicate smoking in public businesses, but no.

It took Canadian law forcing that change, and it seems to have worked. Ugh...I hate saying that. I believe in freedom of choice, but the Canadian indoor smoking ban seems to have helped both smokers and non-smokers.

[Marty Champions]

The rich fagget just needs to try a few things like walking

[Dave D]

He didn't smoke but he did go from place to place over the years doing comedy....likely from asbestos but since his family has a history of cancer, it could be genetic

Vince how common is cancer from second hand smoke?

[njflex]

A very good customer of mine passed from asbestos related lung cancer ,speculation was from his grandfathers old coal stove in basement and hugging his father who worked in factory ,tough that these things could start and sit dormant.