About Smokeout

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


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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
Acupuncture May Help With Side Effects of Hormone Therapy, Study Finds
New research suggests the ancient Chinese practice may ease the side effects of hormone therapy.

Nobel Prize for Discovery of Cervical Cancer Virus
The German scientist who pursued the idea that HPV, or human papilloma virus, plays a role in cervical cancer has won the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Accelerated Breast Radiation: Cheaper, Faster, and Just As Effective?
Shorter courses of radiation may soon be a real option for some women, according to new research.

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Guide to Quitting Smoking
The right mix of support, advice, and possibly medicine can help you quit for good, even if you've tried and failed in the past. Check out your options.

Why Is It So Hard to Quit Smoking?

 Mark Twain said, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." Maybe you've tried to quit too. Why is quitting and staying quit hard for so many people?
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Why Quit?

 Health concerns usually top the list of reasons people give for quitting smoking. About half of all smokers who continue to smoke will end up dying from a smoking-related illness.
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Help Is Available

 Health concerns usually top the list of reasons people give for quitting smoking. About half of all smokers who continue to smoke will end up dying from a smoking-related illness.
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Other Methods of Quitting

 Other tools may also help some people, although there is no strong evidence they can improve your chances of quitting.
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A Word About Quitting Success Rates

 Your own success in quitting is what really counts, and that is under your control.
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How to Quit

 Smokers often say, "Don't tell me why to quit, tell me how." There is no one right way to quit, but there are some key elements in quitting smoking successfully.
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Special Concerns

 Get some suggestions for dealing with weight issues and stress. Take care of yourself as you quit.
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Where Can I Go for Help?

 Many organizations offer information, counseling, and other services on how to quit as well as information on where to go for help.
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