Tobacco Treatment Services

Become Tobacco-Free

Quitting tobacco is hard. At 糖心传媒 you have a team to support you. We are here for you whether you are ready to quit now or just want to find out more.

General Information for Patients

One of the most important things anyone can do is quit tobacco. It does not matter what your age is or how healthy you are right now. Quitting tobacco improves health.?Go to Benefits of Quitting Tobacco

We have a team of specialists that work with each patient or family member to help them find the tools, support, and care they need. Go to Your Care Team

We offer tobacco treatment programs and services to all 糖心传媒 patients who live in California. If you are a Stanford Cancer Center patient, you also have access to a National Cancer Institute program. If you do not live in California, please contact our tobacco treatment specialist for resources to help you. Go to Tobacco Treatment Services

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The Benefits of Quitting

Three Ways Quitting Tobacco Can Help You During Cancer Treatment

Fewer treatment side effects (from surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy)
Greater chance of successful cancer treatment
Makes breathing and moving easier

Three Ways Quitting Tobacco Can Help Everyone

Improves health and quality of life
Protects family and friends from secondhand smoke
Saves money

COMMON THOUGHTS

I wonder if it is too late to quit.

It is never too late to quit. Being tobacco-free helps prevent secondary cancers and heart disease.²

I am worried about getting
addicted to nicotine replacement
products.?

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has a much lower risk of addiction than cigarettes. The amount of nicotine in NRT is less than in cigarettes and it is delivered more slowly.³?

Will I feel stressed, anxious, or
depressed if I quit?

These withdrawal symptoms, along with trouble sleeping, cravings, and weight gain, can be treated.⁴

Could I quit now even if I failed
before?

It takes most people more than one try?before they quit tobacco for good.⁵

COMMON THOUGHTS

I wonder if it is too late to quit.

It is never too late to quit. Being tobacco-free helps prevent secondary cancers and heart disease.²

I am worried about getting addicted to nicotine replacement products.?

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has a much lower risk of addiction than cigarettes. The amount of nicotine in NRT is less than in cigarettes and it is delivered more slowly.³?

Will I feel stressed, anxious, or depressed if I quit?

These withdrawal symptoms, along with trouble sleeping, cravings, and weight gain, can be treated.⁴

Could I quit now even if I failed?before?

It takes most people more than one try?before they quit tobacco for good.⁵

Tobacco Treatment Services

We offer tobacco treatment programs and services to all 糖心传媒 patients who live in California. If you are a Stanford Cancer Center patient, you also have access to a National Cancer Institute program. If you do not live in California, please contact our tobacco treatment specialist for resources to help you.

Talk with a Team Member

A member of our team talks with each patient to answer questions and find the best treatment options.

One-on-one Counseling

Free counseling and support are offered through telemedicine and phone calls.

Medicines to Help You Quit

We provide easy access to nicotine replacements and prescription medicines.?

Group Therapy

Want to join our virtual support group to help you quit tobacco? It is open to anyone who wants to quit tobacco. Group therapy is covered by most health plans. It is not covered by Medi-Cal. The group meets every Monday from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST on Zoom.