{"id":3282,"date":"2016-04-19T20:51:40","date_gmt":"2016-04-19T20:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2016-04-19T20:52:39","modified_gmt":"2016-04-19T20:52:39","slug":"3282","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/3282\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancers besides Lung Cancer Linked to Smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cancer\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Studies have found that tobacco use is responsible for 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States.<\/p>\n

It is common knowledge that lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death among smokers; however, smoking tobacco is also linked to the development of other life-threatening forms of the disease.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Besides lung cancer, tobacco smoke also increases the risk for cancers of the pancreas, esophagus, throat, kidney, mouth and cervix to develop.<\/p>\n

It is more likely for cancer to spread throughout the body of a smoker than a non\u2013smoker because:<\/p>\n

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  1. The toxins found in cigarettes weaken the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight cancer cells and prevent them from growing.<\/li>\n
  2. These poisons can alter or damage the DNA of cells. When a cell\u2019s DNA is damaged, it is not able\u00a0to function properly and can begin to grow out of control.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A smoker can reduce their risk of developing cancer simply by quitting.\u00a0 Research indicates that within five years of quitting, a person can lower their risk of getting cancer of the bladder, esophagus, and throat by as much as 50 percent. \u00a0After ten years of quitting the risk of dying from lung cancer can also be reduced by half.<\/p>\n

    The journey to quit smoking can be difficult, but you do not have to do it alone. Jamaica Hospital\u2019s smoking cessation team wants to help you develop a plan leading to your \u201cquit day\u201d.\u00a0 Our hospital has partnered with the American Lung Association to bring you Freedom from Smoking, a comprehensive and successful group-based smoking cessation program, for more information call 718-206-8494.<\/p>\n

    All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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