Stay Away from Tobacco

Tobacco and Cancer

Follow this link to our What Causes Cancer? section, where you can learn more about cigarette, cigar, and smokeless tobacco use, and how it affects different groups of people.

Guide to Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it. To have the best chance of quitting and staying quit, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. You'll find this information here.

Guide to Quitting Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco products come in different forms, but they can still cause cancer and other health problems. Here you can learn what you need to know to help you quit.

Quitting Smoking - Help for Cravings and Tough Situations

For many people, quitting smoking can be a long and hard process. Here you can get tips to help you get through the rough spots.

Helping a Smoker Quit: Do's and Don'ts

If you have a friend or family member who's trying to quit, check out these helpful suggestions.

Tobacco and Cancer Fact Sheet

Here you'll find a brief overview of tobacco use, the most preventable cause of death in our society. Get a quick rundown of the cancers and other health problems it can cause, and of the benefits of quitting.

Great American Smokeout

Go here to learn more about the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, held on the third Thursday in November each year. Smokers are encouraged to use the date to take an important step toward a healthier life by making a plan to quit, or by planning in advance and quitting smoking that day.

Smoke-free Communities

Learn more about state actions to help curb tobacco use, and get information on how employers can help create a safer, healthier workplace for their employees.

Quit for Life Program

The American Cancer Society Quit For Life® Program operated by Free & Clear® is a telephone-based coaching and Web-based learning support service to help people quit smoking. Together, the American Cancer Society and Free & Clear currently serve more than 400 employers, health plans, and state agencies, with more than 50 million people having access to the Quit For Life Program.

Get Free Information

Here you can search for our free print booklets and brochures on tobacco use and quitting, as well as brochures on preventing, diagnosing, and treating different kinds of cancer.