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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

    earn why it's important to quit smoking after cancer.
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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

    smoke cigarette
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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

    stop cancer
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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

    e-cigarette
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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

    smoke free life
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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

    Learn about different forms of tobacco

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