November
Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of both men and women in the United States. Smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer and the most important risk factor for developing the disease. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand or environmental tobacco smoke are also at increased risk for developing lung cancer.
Stopping smoking lowers the risk of developing cancer and other diseases. An ex-smoker's cancer risk is about half the risk of people who continue to smoke.
If you or a loved one wants to stop smoking, you may want to try a smoking cessation program. Huntsman Cancer Institute offers a free six-week course open to the public. The program covers topics such as nicotine replacement, triggers, weight maintenance, and relapse prevention. The classes occur on an ongoing basis.
For more information, please contact Lori Maness, outreach coordinator, at (801) 587-9976.
Huntsman Cancer Institute also offers tobacco cessation facilitator training. The training is designed to prepare those who would like to provide free smoking cessation services to people in their organization or community. Participants learn the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate group dynamics, discuss addiction, and be a helpful resource.
For additional information contact Lori Maness, outreach coordinator, at (801) 587-9976.
Below you will find many resources to help smokers and their families take steps to a tobacco-free life.
Smoking Cessation Resources
Brochures
Books
Check availability in our Cancer Learning Center or view ordering
information from Amazon.com.
Stop Smoking Now!: The Rewarding Journey to a Smoke-Free Life.. DeNelsky, Garland Y. 2007.
How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight. . Henschke, Claudia I.; McCarthy, Peggy, et. al. 2002.
Quitting Smoking for Dummies.. Brizer, David. 2003.
For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at (801) 581-6365 or toll-free (888) 424-2100.
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