During the later phase of my symptoms and the early diagnosis period I was aware of 6 other victims of cancer/lung disease. It is interesting to note I live in a town of less than 300 in a county of around 7000. Four of these victims are in the town I live. Another interesting note is the fact that in this small town I have known at least another dozen in the past 15 years that have died due to this disease. Thinking that this is a frequent occurrence I have often wondered if it was abnormal and if there was a connection. My thoughts have run the gamut and many of the similarities are consistent with personalities and lifestyles.