Quitting smoking has important benefits if you have just been diagnosed with cancer, are recovering from cancer or are living with cancer.
If you are having treatment or surgery for cancer, stopping smoking may help in the following ways:
Faster recovery
Improved wound healing
A shorter hospital stay
Fewer side effects from cancer treatment
Reduced the risks of your cancer coming back or new cancer developing
Protects friends and family from second-hand smoke
Your general health will also get better because quitting smoking:
Improves your blood circulation
Lowers your blood pressure
Boosts your immune system
Helps improve your breathing, or stops it from getting worse
Reduces the risk of other health conditions such as heart or lung disease, stroke or bone thinning (osteoporosis)
Benefits of using a specialist stop smoking service
- You’ll get expert advice and proven methods to help you quit
- They are free to use and help you access affordable treatments
- You’ll be at least three times more likely to quit
Contact us
If you would like to discuss a referral to a specialist stop smoking service, please email [email protected] or contact your cancer team or GP.