Tammy W. was “the healthy one” because she ran marathons and ate healthy. She smoked menthol cigarettes, but told herself that menthols were less harmful. She quit smoking after having open heart surgery because of heart disease.

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Rebecca C. had to have five toes amputated because of Buerger's disease—a condition caused by smoking that blocked blood flow in her blood vessels. She never thought something like that would happen to her. bit.ly/3TuGIUe #CDCTips

Quitting smoking has health benefits at any age, no matter how long or how much you have smoked. It’s never too late to quit.

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Brett P. lost most of his teeth due to gum disease from smoking cigarettes. After smoking for more than 30 years he quit with the help of nicotine patches. Find tools to help you quit smoking: CDC.gov/Quit #CDCTips

Nathan M. had lung damage caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. He had to give up many activities he loved, including tribal dancing. He died at the age of 54. Check out his story: bit.ly/2ysJSyC #CDCTips

Angie P. started smoking menthol cigarettes at age 15 when she was trying to figure out who she was. She quit smoking with the help of a quit smoking medicine when she was age 41. You can quit too. bit.ly/3UpnhOX #CDCTips

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Elizabeth B. and Stephen B. were only married for 4 months when she was diagnosed with peripheral artery disease from smoking. Stephen became her full-time caregiver. bit.ly/47BV6z2 #CDCTips

Angie P. is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. After coming out in her 40s & quitting smoking, she started feeling good about herself. She realized she is still a “really cool chick” without menthol cigarettes.

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Nathan M. was a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe. He never smoked cigarettes, but he worked at a casino that allowed smoking. He died at age 54 from lung damage caused by exposure to secondhand smoke. Quit smoking for those around you. bit.ly/42cZKCv #CDCTips

There is life after smoking. It’s never too late to quit, no matter how old you are or how long you have smoked. You can quit: bit.ly/42cZKCv #CDCTips

Tammy W. smoked when she was stressed. At age 44, she had open heart surgery because the blood vessels in her heart were almost completely blocked. bit.ly/426OqYD #CDCTips

Ethan B. smoked menthol cigarettes because he saw ads saying that they were “fresh” and “soothing.” After having multiple strokes, he learned that menthol cigarettes are just as harmful as other cigarettes. bit.ly/3U80Xci #CDCTips

Quitting smoking improves your heart health. Learn more about the benefits of quitting at CDC.gov/Quit #CDCTips

Terrie H. had to have her voice box removed due to smoking-related cancer. After that she couldn't sing lullabies to her grandkids anymore. What motivates you to quit smoking? bit.ly/2W3DMCg #CDCTips

Do your heart a favor and quit smoking today! Roosevelt S. smoked and had a heart attack at age 45. He had six bypass surgeries, spent a month in the hospital, and had to give up his career as a plumber. bit.ly/3u1HqzE #CDCTips

#CDCTips is sharing new quit smoking stories in 2024. Find new stories from real people living with smoking-related diseases and resources to help you or your loved ones quit smoking: bit.ly/3Upne5J

It’s okay to have a slip up while quitting smoking. Keep moving forward! CDC.gov/quit #CDCTips

Geri M. is living with COPD caused by smoking. Because of her illness, Geri had to quit her job as a mail carrier at the age of 54. Learn more about her story: CDC.gov/quit #CDCTips