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
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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Reasons to Quit
Need some motivation to quit? We've got more than a few good reasons.

When Smokers Quit—The Health Benefits Over Time

 It takes just minutes for your body to start healing after you quit smoking. Learn what you can look forward to when you kick the habit.
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Calculator: How Many Cigarettes Is That?

 Find out how many cigarettes are consumed over a given period of time.
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Calculator: How Much Does It Cost You?

 Use our calculator to see how much cigarettes cost you.
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Secondhand Smoke

 Smokers aren't the only ones being harmed by their habit. Secondhand smoke kills, too. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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