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Quit like a champ! How to beat tobacco once and for all

Get ready to lose the habit, and become victorious over tobacco! The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event is your chance to triumph over addiction. Every November, the third Thursday is dedicated to encouraging smokers to go the distance, and to finally give up smoking.

According to the American Cancer Society, “about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. As of 2013, there were also 12.4 million cigar smokers in the US, and over 2.3 million who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco.”1

By quitting (even if it’s only for one day) you’ll be taking an important step toward a healthier life—one that can lead to reducing your cancer risk. It’s a race for your health, and it starts today.

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