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National Cancer Institute Offers Smoking Quitline - 1-877-44U-QUIT

PHILADELPHIA (April 16, 2003) — The Cancer Information Service of the National Cancer Institute offers a toll free smoking quitline to help smokers snuff the habit. By dialing 1-877-44U-QUIT, callers receive one-on-one telephone session to support those seeking information about smoking and advice on quitting. The service is available in English or Spanish.

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For the past 25 years, the Cancer Information Service (CIS) has provided the latest, most accurate information about cancer to patients, their families, and the public. The Cancer Information Service equips people with the reliable, science-based information they need to become active participants in their own health care - from prevention, to early detection, to treatment and survivorship.