CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Fred W.: Fishing Tip
Fred W. was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking when his kids were very young. He now speaks with the help of a laryngeal implant. Fred still wanted to do all the same activities with his kids that his dad did with him, like fishing. But, he has not figured out how to have a […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Fred W.: Facing The Music
Fred W. was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking. He had to give up activities he cherished, such as playing his favorite musical instrument, the saxophone. In this video, he talks about the things he had to give up because of smoking-related disease. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2025/17351735tips-2025-fred-w-facing-the-music-vignette-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Fred W.: Cost of Smoking Takes Tip – URL
Fred W. was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking. He had surgery to remove the cancer. He now has a stoma (a surgically created opening) in his throat that allows him to breathe and a laryngeal implant that allows him to speak. If you think cigarettes are expensive, here is Fred’s tip – after treatment […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Felicita R.: Pulling Teeth Tip – URL
Felicita R. smoked for more than 30 years. She was diagnosed with severe gum disease and had to have all of her teeth removed. She was fitted for dentures and now typically eats only soft foods. Felicita’s tip is you might think quitting smoking feels like pulling teeth but it’s not even close. This video […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Felicita R.: Family First
Felicita R. started smoking at age 12 and smoked for more than 30 years. When she was young, she thought smoking made her look cool. She was diagnosed with severe gum disease at age 50 and had to have all of her teeth removed. In this video, Felicita talks about her mission to help friends […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Elizabeth B.: Sophisticated Tip – URL
Elizabeth thought smoking menthol cigarettes made her look sophisticated. At age 52, she learned she had smoking-related peripheral artery disease (PAD) and had major surgery to restore blood flow to her legs. In this ad, Elizabeth shares her tip, which is that smoking could give you PAD – as she says, “That’s a sophisticated way […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Elizabeth B.: Done With Smoking Tip – URL
Elizabeth B. smoked and learned from her doctor that she had smoking-related peripheral artery disease (PAD). Elizabeth also developed kidney cancer. Elizabeth’s tip is, quit now. The sooner you quit, the better. This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/tobacco/2025/36273627tips-2025-elizabeth-b-done-with-smoking-tip-URL-30-high-res.mp4 source
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Anne G.: Generational Impact
Anne G. grew up around a lot of smoking. She started smoking at age 15 and smoked for more than 10 years. Quitting smoking was the hardest and best thing she ever did. In this video, Anne talks about the many ways her life improved after she quit smoking. This video can also be viewed […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Anne G.: Future Tip
Anne G. started smoking at age 15 and smoked for more than 10 years. She met the love of her life three years after she quit smoking. They got married and now they have a young daughter. Anne’s tip is, building a healthy future for you and your family starts with leaving smoking in the […]
CDC: Tips From Former Smokers – Andy A.: What Smoking Takes Tip – URL
Andy A. was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking. This began his complex treatment and recovery journey, including three surgeries to remove the cancer, using muscle and skin from his legs to rebuild his throat. Andy now speaks with the help of an electrolarynx. He also needs full-time care from his wife, Debra B. In […]