Smoking Cessation Patient Resource Area

Nearly 87% of all lung cancer cases in the U.S. are smoking-related. In 2002 alone, an estimated 154,900 (out of 170,000) Americans will be diagnosed with smoking-related lung cancer.

CDC: Materiales y Publicaciones en Español
A Spanish translation of the TIPS site providing information on a range of tobacco related topics, including smoking cessation, prevention, and age group specific information.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
A press release (March, 2005) regarding new coverage for smoking cessation and counseling for recipients of Medicare and Medicaid services with links to other sources of information on this topic.

National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
A youth targeted site with eye appeal, activities, and approaches geared to youth regarding prevention of tobacco use and smoking cessation approaches. Particularly addresses advertising, and appeals to youth empowerment.

Online Guide to Quitting
A comprehensive information and helpful resource for smoking cessation including links, information and the ability to consult with an expert using instant messaging on the website.

Tobacco Control
The American Lung Association furnishes a wealth of information regarding smoking and smoking cessation, legislation and specific links for information on population group, such as teens. Information is available in Spanish.

Tobacco Information And Prevention Source
A helpful resources on a range of tobacco related topics, including smoking cessation and prevention of tobacco use, with special links for various age groups, a section on second hand smoke, policy and public initiatives re tobacco use. Information available in Spanish as well as English.

The Quit Net
A resource provided by Boston School of Public Health, this site provides evidence based approaches and the development of a personalized smoking cessation plan.

You Can Quit Smoking
A helpful "one stop" site for smoking cessation that is evidence based providing downloadable files in English and Spanish.