Smoking Cessation

According to the National Cancer Institute, cigarette smoking causes 87 percent of lung cancer deaths and is responsible for most cancers of the larynx, oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus and bladder. Although quitting the habit seems a simple solution, the highly addictive nature of nicotine makes that an overwhelming challenge for many smokers. There are however, many resources available to assist patients through the process of quitting. Some of those resources include:

Advocate BroMenn Healthcare

Offers "Freedom from Smoking Classes." For more information call Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness Services at 309-268-5900

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

Center for Healthy Lifestyles: One on One smoking cessation consultations available or "Freedom from Smoking Classes"
For more information or to register call 309-661-5154

Telephone Based Smoking Cessation programs:

Illinois Tobacco Quitline 1-866- QUIT- YES
(1-866-784-8937) or www.quityes.org
McLean County residents who access the Quitline may be eligible to receive Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Nicotine Patches) for up to 4 weeks FREE from the McLean County Health Department-while supplies last.
www.smokefree.gov

Community Cancer Center Library

There are various brochures available free of charge in the Community Cancer Center Library

Other Helpful Organizations

American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org

American Lung Association
1-800-Lung-USA
www.lungusa.org