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Thursday, January 08, 2009
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For More Information
The Cancer Information Service, a program of the National Cancer
Institute, is a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients
and their families and friends, the public, and health care
professionals. The staff can answer questions (in English or
Spanish) and can send free National Cancer Institute materials
about cancer. They also know about support groups and other
resources and services. One toll-free number, 1-800-4-CANCER
(1-800-422-6237), connects callers with the office that serves
their area.
The following organizations also can help you. Contact them
to learn more about quitting for keeps.
American Cancer Society*
1599 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-3333
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a voluntary organization
composed of 58 divisions and 3,100 local units. Through "The
Great American Smokeout" in November, the annual Cancer Crusade
in April, and the numerous educational materials, ACS helps
people learn about the health hazards of smoking and become
successful ex-smokers.
American Heart Association*
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 373-6300
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a voluntary organization
with 130,000 members (physicians, scientists, and laypersons)
in 55 state and regional groups. AHA produces a variety of publications
and audiovisual materials about the effects of smoking on the
heart. AHA also has developed a guidebook for incorporating
a weight-control component into smoking cessation programs.
American Lung Association*
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019-4374
(212) 315-8700
The oldest voluntary health agency with 57 state associations
and 60 affiliates throughout the United States, the American
Lung Association (ALA) provides help for smokers who wish to
quit through their Freedom From SmokingŪ self-help smoking cessation
program. The organization actively supports legislation and
information campaigns for nonsmokers' rights and conducts public
information programs about the health effects of smoking.
Office on Smoking and Health
Centers for Disease Control
Mail Stop K-50
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
(404) 488-5705
The Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) is the Department of
Health and Human Services' lead agency in smoking control. OSH
sponsors distribution of publications on smoking-related topics,
such as free flyers on relapse after initial quitting, helping
a friend or family member quit smoking, the health hazards of
smoking, and the effects of parental smoking on teenagers.
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*Consult
your local telephone directory for listings of local chapters.
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