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
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.

Cancer Organizations Team Up For Global Cancer Fight
The American Cancer Society has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to fight the growing international cancer burden.

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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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