Stopping smoking makes cancer treatments more effective, lessens treatment complications, and decreases the chances of cancer returning.
Tobacco dependence treatment and research are priorities at Yale Medicine; we offer new therapies and clinical trials to help people quit smoking.
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers is cancer that is commonly dispersed throughout the lungs rather than concentrated in one location. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.
E-cigarette, or vaping product, use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, is the term for the lung disease that can develop due to vaping. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Oral cancer is a cancer type that affects the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and roof or floor of the mouth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cannabis/Marijuana Use Disorder is the continued use of cannabis despite significant negative impact on one's life and health. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
Palliative care is a type of care provided while a patient is treated for cancer. Learn about this treatment.
Opioid use disorder is a chronic brain disease characterized by continuing opioid use despite harmful consequences. Learn about symptoms and treatment.