Lung Cancer Awareness

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we've compiled a list of valuable resources from our Comprehensive Cancer Control; Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Tobacco Control Programs. Scroll on and find where to get more information on the following:

• Lung Health and Wellness
• Screening and Detection
• Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
• The Role of Tobacco in Lung Cancer
• The State of Tobacco and Lung Cancer in Nevada
• Where to Get Help to Quit Smoking
• Nevada State Programs to Reduce Tobacco Use
• Nevada State Programs for Tobacco Retailers

Lung Health and Wellness

American Lung Association How Lungs Work – Learn how your lungs work!

American Lung Association Lung Disease Lookup – Look up various lung diseases

CDC Preventing Cancer Across a Lifetime – CDC scientists and other experts created the Cancer Prevention Across the Lifespan workgroup to explore ways to reduce cancer risk at different ages

CDC Prevención del cáncer durante toda la vida – Los científicos de los CDC y otros expertos crearon el grupo de trabajo «Prevención del Cáncer durante toda la Vida» para explorar formas de reducir el riesgo de cáncer a diferentes edades

Screening and Detection

Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

The Role of Tobacco in Lung Cancer

American Cancer Society - Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time – Learn how within minutes, your body begins to recover from smoking

American Lung Association Health Effects of Smoking – Smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death worldwide

American Lung Association E-cigarettes and Vaping – Find answers to common questions about e-cigarettes including health consequences, risks, kids and FDA oversight

CDC Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time – Watch this video to learn the benefits of quitting smoking over time

Smoking and Pregnancy - Smoking can harm you and your baby. Learn how

Tabaquismo, embarazo y bebés - Fumar puede causarle daño a usted y a su bebé. Aprenda cómo en

The State of Tobacco and Lung Cancer in Nevada

Truth Initiative - Tobacco Use in Nevada 2021 – Tobacco Use in Nevada, 2021 Report

Public Health Law Center E-Cigarette Regulations in Nevada – Are E-Cigarettes Included in the Definition of Tobacco Products in Nevada

American Lung Association State of Lung Cancer in Nevada – Lung Cancer Data for the State of Nevada

American Lung Association State Of Nevada Cancer Prevention Report Card – Report Card: State of Nevada Lung Cancer Prevention

American Lung Association State of Nevada Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues – Nevada State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues

Get Help to Quit Smoking

Nevada Quit Line: Success is Possible with the Right Help – Nevada Tobacco Quitline Provides Personal Coaching Every Step of the Way to Help You Quit, Whether You Are Thinking of Quitting, Not Yet Ready to Quit or Have Already Quit

How Much Will You Save? - Smoking cigarettes is expensive. Use our calculator to find out how much of your money is going up in smoke

My Life My Quit - Free Help Just for Teens – Free and Confidential Way to Quit Smoking or Vaping for Teens. Quit When You Want.

Nevada Quitline - Taking Your First Steps to Becoming Tobacco Free – Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or Click to Chat on the Nevada Quitline

American Indian Quitline - American Indians have higher rates of commercial tobacco use and more difficulty quitting than people from other racial and ethnic groups

Pick Your Path to Quit - Everyone's smokefree journey is different. Choose the part of the journey that fits your needs.

Nevada State Programs to Reduce Tobacco Use

Nevada State Programs for Tobacco Retailers