Have you tried to quit smoking while undergoing treatment?

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Jun 7, 2018

The decision to quit smoking is a very personal one. Everyone has his or her own reason that helps start the journey to quit smoking. The diagnosis of a serious illness or chronic condition, like cancer, a heart condition, lung condition, diabetes, might be one reason to quit smoking as part of treatment and recovery.

Are you currently undergoing treatment for a serious illness or chronic condition, or are you a survivor of a serious illness who made the decision to quit smoking while undergoing treatment? If yes, and you feel comfortable doing so, please share the experience of your journey to quit smoking.

Thank you for sharing your experiences anonymously in the online survey. The survey is now closed.

However you can continue to share your experiences here in an open discussion with other members. Your story can help others on their journey to quit smoking.
- Did you decide to quit while undergoing treatment? Why or why not?
- What uncertainties or challenges did you face?
- How did your care providers support you to quit smoking? How could they have supported you differently or better?

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JK | @contentandwell | Apr 16, 2020

In reply to @lynann99 "I stopped yesterday so far so good. Trying it without using any meds like Chantex or..." + (show)

@lynann99 congratulations! Keep it up, it’s worth it. Along with your health, think of the money you will save. I can’t believe how expensive cigarettes are these days.
I’m sure you will get urges, but try to think of a distraction you can use when you do. We are all rooting for you.
JK

virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 16, 2020

👍

lynann99 | @lynann99 | Apr 16, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "Good morning @kowalski- Yesterday was D day for you. How are you doing today?" + (show)

So far In doing pretty good 🙂

lynann99 | @lynann99 | Apr 16, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@lynann99- Good morning. How are you doing with your decison to quit smoking? Do you have..." + (show)

I stopped yesterday so far so good. Trying it without using any meds like Chantex or nicotine patches, etc. 🙂

virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 16, 2020

@kowalski good morning. I set my calendar to give my support after your last entry stating your quit day would be 4/15. It’s a hard thing to do. I hope you hanging in there. virgo

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 16, 2020

In reply to @lynann99 "I have not started it yet" + (show)

@lynann99- Good morning. How are you doing with your decison to quit smoking? Do you have a D day?

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 16, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@kowalski- When I finally decided that I had messed around with quitting and it was time..." + (show)

Good morning @kowalski- Yesterday was D day for you. How are you doing today?

lynann99 | @lynann99 | Apr 5, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@lynann99- Welcome to Mayo Connect. How are you doing with Chantix? It's a popular drug to..." + (show)

I have not started it yet

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 5, 2020

In reply to @lynann99 "I am having chemo treatments every 3 weeks indefinitely, i have ovarian cancer thats so stubborn..." + (show)

@lynann99- Welcome to Mayo Connect. How are you doing with Chantix? It's a popular drug to help with nicotine.

lynann99 | @lynann99 | Apr 5, 2020

I am having chemo treatments every 3 weeks indefinitely, i have ovarian cancer thats so stubborn it keeps coming back.im on a few diffetents meds fir it and now,my primary care doctor just prescribed Chantex...not sure of the spelling. Anyone else take this stuff to quit smoking while undergoing chemo?