Tobacco

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Can’t Stop: Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis

February 14, 2017

Lighting up — even after a diagnosis of cancer — is more common than you might think. Learn why it's important to quit smoking after cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer diagnosis, life after cancer, lung health, quitting tobacco, smoking, smoking cessation, Tobacco
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Is Thirdhand Smoke a Health Risk?

July 21, 2015

Can third hand smoke harm your health? Learn more about third hand smoke and find out if you're at an elevated risk for related illnesses. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cigarette smoke, lung cancer, nicotine, secondhand smoke, third hand smoke, Tobacco
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5 Easy Ways To Help Prevent Cancer

July 17, 2015

Cancer is scary, but there are ways you can help prevent developing this disease. Five easy lifestyle changes can help. Learn more! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer prevention, head and neck cancer, healthy foods, pancreatic cancer, prevent cancer, prostate cancer, sunscreen, Tobacco
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E-cigarettes & Heart Health

February 27, 2015

Learn about how the nicotine in e-cigarettes affects your heart. Discover your added risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease, and find out how to quit. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood pressure, e-cigarettes, emphysema, heart, heart attack, heart disease, lung cancer, nicotine, Tobacco
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Smoke Free Life: How to Quit Smoking

January 2, 2015

Becoming a smoker was a journey. So too is becoming a non-smoker. Read this tips to starting a smoke free life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cigarettes, quit smoking, smoking cessation, Tobacco
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Different Forms of Tobacco and How They Affect Your Body

May 31, 2014

Learn more about tobacco, the different forms that exist, and the associated health risks of each. Knowing how tobacco affects your body can save your life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer-causing chemicals, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, diseases, e-cigarettes, hookah, nicotine, Tobacco, World Health Organization, World No Tobacco Day

Can’t Stop: Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis

Is Thirdhand Smoke a Health Risk?

5 Easy Ways To Help Prevent Cancer

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E-cigarettes & Heart Health

Smoke Free Life: How to Quit Smoking

Different Forms of Tobacco and How They Affect Your Body

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