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.
Quit Your Way
We have free tools to help you quit, no matter where you are in your journey. When you’re ready to quit smoking, vaping, or using smokeless tobacco products, pick the support that works best for you.
Enroll Online
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
Call to Quit
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