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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
New Class of Drugs Promising for BRCA-Related Cancers
Drugs called PARP inhibitors may be effective against hereditary cancers caused by
BRCA1
and
BRCA2
cell mutations.
EPA Estimates Cancer Risk Associated With Air Pollution
A new EPA report shows your cancer risk from air pollution may depend in part on where you live.
Tobacco Regulation Bill Becomes Law
President Barack Obama has signed into law a sweeping tobacco bill that will drastically change how tobacco is regulated and marketed in the United States.
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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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