SIR – Please thank George Cowley for bringing back such painful memories with a lack of thought for anyone.

My wonderful uncle was a hardworking farmer who also ran a post office in South Littleton.

He died of lung cancer but was never a smoker. It was heartbreaking. George should think before he speaks.

I would imagine that this devastating disease could be caused by an industrial or similar environment.

SUE THOMAS

Droitwich