Make quitting smoking a top priority in the new year

Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women. It is estimated 127,070 patients will die of the disease this year in the United States.

Respiratory Therapist, Connor Meyer, at Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) encourages smokers to make quitting smoking a top priority in their list of New Year’s resolutions in 2024.  The American Cancer Society has steps a smoker can take to help find quit smoking programs, resources and support that can increase the chances of quitting successfully. To learn about available tools from the National Cancer Society, call 800-227-2345.

Connor also has smoking cessation materials available for the public to help them get started in their journey to quit smoking. For more information, contact the Respiratory Therapy Department at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.