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Did You Know?: Quitting Smoking
Source: American Cancer Society, November 2002

• November 21 is the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout^® - a day when millions of smokers nationwide will put down the tobacco and commit to living healthier. For more information about how you can quit smoking for good, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

• If you are serious about quitting smoking or helping someone else, the American Cancer Society's many resources are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are looking for information about quitting or local resources to connect you with others who can help, contact us at 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.

• Quitting smoking is hard to do and often takes more than one quit attempt. Research indicates that smokers are most successful in quitting permanently if they have help from a combination of methods, including nicotine replacement therapies, counseling, and a network of family and friends. For more information about these options, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.

• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. An estimated 154,900 people will die from the disease this year. Cigarette smoking is by far the most important risk factor in the development of the disease. If you use tobacco, talk with your doctor about your risk for cancer and how quitting may reduce that risk.