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The Great American SmokeoutNovember 12, 2004 It takes an average of 5 to 7 times for someone to quit smoking. During the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout and every day, people can find the resources they need to quit for good. The Society's Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 18. Research indicates smokers are most successful in quitting if they have help from a combination of methods, including nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), prescription drugs, counseling and a network of family and friends. The American Cancer Society has a variety of resources in Colorado, including: The Colorado Quitline 1-800-639-QUIT (7848) offers free personalized information to help Colorado residents quit tobacco use; Printed "self help" materials - The materials include brochures, tip sheets and the book; Kicking Butts: The American Cancer Society's Guide to Quitting Smoking; Community Resources - Access a variety of local cessation programs and support services by calling 1-800-ACS-2345 24 hours a day; Advocacy - Join the ACS Action Network and work as a grassroots activist to enact public policies to help people quit; Online programs - Log onto www.cancer.org/quittingtobacco to help with your quit attempt. This new site offers six different Web-based quit programs for smokers.
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People are taking advantage of quitting programs across the country. An estimated 46 million adults in the United States were former smokers in 2002. But there is work still to be done. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women. The Society reports that 87 percent of lung cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco use. In Colorado this year, an estimated 1,740 people will be diagnosed with lung and bronchus cancers. Sadly, an estimated 1,610 Colorado residents will die from lung and bronchus cancers in 2004. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For 24-hour cancer information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
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