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?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Cancer Support Group.

meka | @meka | Apr 19, 2020

In reply to @lynann99 "I like that idea thank you" + (show)

Keep on keeping on, you can do it and will do it!!

lynann99 | @lynann99 | Apr 18, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@lynann99- Yay! You did it. I have to tell you that quitting smoking is tough no..." + (show)

I like that idea thank you

virgo1952 | @virgo1952 | Apr 17, 2020

In reply to @merpreb "@lynann99- Yay! You did it. I have to tell you that quitting smoking is tough no..." + (show)

@lynann99. I second that “yay” Put all that $ you would be spending in a can, account or whatever. Do something nice for yourself down the road! virgo

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 17, 2020

In reply to @lynann99 "Thank you so much for your support. Its really hard to quit with everytging thats going..." + (show)

@lynann99- Yay! You did it. I have to tell you that quitting smoking is tough no matter what's going on. And as JK said, think of the benefits of quitting. Something that helped me was coming up with a mantra. Mine was, if you smoke, you'll die. I was just told that I had lung cancer, 22+ years ago and my husband kept saying to me, "If you smoke, you'll die". I'm still here!

lynann99 | @lynann99 | Apr 17, 2020

In reply to @contentandwell "@lynann99 congratulations! Keep it up, it’s worth it. Along with your health, think of the money..." + (show)

Thank you so much for your support. Its really hard to quit with everytging thats going on

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