Many people with cancer do not want to tell their doctor about their tobacco use. There may be several reasons for this, including:
Concern that the doctor may judge them
Concern that they may receive less support for their cancer diagnosis
Belief that quitting after a diagnosis of cancer is pointless
Belief that using tobacco can help relieve the stress of a cancer diagnosis
Many treatments and resources are available for people who want to quit smoking or using other tobacco products. Your chances of success are higher if your plan includes these steps:
Set a quit date
Develop ways to deal with situations that prompt you to use tobacco
Build a network of support
See a counselor
Use medications to help you quit
Talk with your doctor to develop a plan that will work for you.
The following resources can help you quit smoking and using tobacco products. Most of these are free, but some charge a fee. Because programs and services continually change, this list may not be complete. Email contactus@cancer.net if you know of a correction to the information below.
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