About Smokeout

Every November, smokers across the nation take part in the Great American Smokeout by smoking less or quitting for the day.


Advocacy

Together we can be successful in eliminating suffering and death due to cancer.


Smokeout Resources on Cancer.org
Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health
Are menthol cigarettes any safer than regular ones? Just what is smoker's cough, anyway? Get answers to these and other frequently asked questions
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News from the ACS News Center
Bright Spots of 2008
While times are tough, they're not all bad. In fact, the last few months of '08 brought some good news in the fight against cancer. Here are 5 positive developments you may have missed.

Racial Gap Widens as Colorectal Cancer Death Rate Drops
A new ACS report offers both good and bad news about colorectal cancer in the United States.

Breast Cancer Experts Gather in San Antonio
The 31st Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is underway. Get the latest information from the conference from our content partners at CURE magazine.

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Advocate for Change
Together we can be successful in eliminating suffering and death due to cancer.

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer.
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Why Advocate for Change

 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the non-profit, non-partisan sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through voter education and issue campaigns aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to support laws and policies that will help people fight cancer.
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Tips for Becoming an Effective Cancer Advocate

 Passing legislation that supports our cancer issues is a challenging process that requires active participation by our volunteers. There are many ways for a volunteer to be an effective cancer advocate.
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Get Involved in Your State

 Find out what's going on in your state.
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