A research team led by Dr. Elyse Park from the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston took a look at how many lung and colorectal cancer patients stop smoking once they were diagnosed and which ones were more likely to do so.
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News 2012 Tobacco tax increase31/01/2012 SMOKERS and drinkers will be hit with an increase in the so-called "six taxes" from tomorrow.
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Tobacco companies in High Court today 24/01/2012 A WHO'S who of the legal fraternity will appear in the High Court today when big tobacco challenges the federal government over plain packaging laws.
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Many smokers continue smoking after cancer diagnosis 24/01/2012 A diagnosis of cancer doesn’t necessarily deter some from giving up their smoking habits.
Jump in cigarette sales to minors 16/01/2012 British American Tobacco using an image of a kangaroo on some European Winfield packets 13/01/2012 BIG tobacco is exploiting one of Australia's most recognisable national symbols so it can sell more cigarettes in Europe. British American Tobacco is using an image of a kangaroo on some European Winfield packets along with the phrase "An Australian Favourite".
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Nicotine therapy doesn't help quit: study 10/01/2012 Gums, patches and nasal sprays that supply smokers with nicotine do not help people quit cigarettes over the long term any better than going it alone, a US study says. It also referenced "numerous studies (that) show smokers who use NRT products per the dosing recommendations, combined with support, can double their chances of successfully quitting over 'cold turkey'".
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