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Summary of key points
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It is not easy to quit smoking, but help is available. There is support available along the way – you can start with asking your cancer care team or GP for advice and contacting your local stop smoking service.
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List your reasons to quit, stick to your decision and don’t stop trying.
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Tell friends and family you’re quitting and ask for their help, as well as for specialist support.
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Use stop smoking aids, keep busy to prevent cravings. You can even try exercise away the urge – physical activity comes with lots of added benefits to your health
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This patient video has been organised and fully funded by Bristol Myers Squibb under a collaborative initiative with Macmillan Cancer Support, whose advice in helping to develop the content of this video including engagement with people with lived experience of cancer is hereby acknowledged.