Lung Cancer and Tobacco Use
Quit Now for Healthier Lungs
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in Maine. Smoking is a major cause, but quitting can lower your risk. While lung cancer screening can’t prevent cancer, it can help find it early when it’s easier to treat. Screening is not a substitute for quitting smoking.
Should You Get Screened for Lung Cancer?
Screening may be right for you if:
- You are between 50-80 years old
- You currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years
- You smoked an average of one pack per day for at least 20 years
Learn more about lung cancer screening
Visit Project Connect and talk to your doctor.
Ready to Quit?
Quitting tobacco is one of the best decisions you can make for your health and future—and you don’t have to do it alone. With free, personalized quit plans, and medications to control cravings, you’ll have everything you need to quit successfully and start feeling the benefits right away. Don’t wait—take the first step toward a tobacco-free life today.
Talk to a Quit Coach
Get free, 1-on-1 phone coaching with a trained Quit Coach to make your own quit plan. People who join are twice as likely to quit, and using free nicotine gum, patches, or lozenges can triple your chances.
- 12 weeks of free gum, patches, or lozenges
- Talk with a Quit Coach
- Unlimited support
Sign Up for Online Tools
Take control of your quit journey with easy-to-use online tools. Customize a quit plan, stay motivated, and track your progress using the online dashboard. Start today and build a plan made just for you.
- Free 4-week starter kit of patch, gum, or lozenges
- Text message support
- Chat online with a coach