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You Too Can Get Lung Cancer at the Young Age of Thirty [Sponsored]

WKDQ — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:37 +0000

Molly didn’t believe someone her age could get lung cancer. After smoking for only 10 years, at the age of 30. Molly was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Molly started smoking as a young teenage with friends. Her aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins all smoked as well. Smoking was a familiar environment for Molly.

Quit Smoking Before It's Too Late! [Sponsored]

WKDQ — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:00:20 +0000

Lorene is telling her story of losing Gary (her husband) to lung cancer that had spread to his brain. Gary Sandifur, died at the age of 51 from smoking-related illnesses. Gary, who had smoked all of his life, had promised Lorene and his family that he would quit smoking on his 50th birthday. Before turning 50, however, he began experiencing headaches and dizziness. He visited a doctor for testing, and the day before his 50th birthday, the results showed cancerous tumors in his brain. Stage Four lung cancer had spreadfrom his lungs to his brain.

There's Never Been a Better Time to Quit Smoking! [Sponsored]

WKDQ — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:00:31 +0000

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Quit Want to Quit Smoking? The Indiana Tobacco Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW can show you how to break free for good. Giving up tobacco may be one of the hardest things you do, but you can succeed. The quitline has helped thousand of smokers just like you break their addiction. [...]

Quit Smoking, Improve Your Health! [Sponsored]

WKDQ — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:00:43 +0000

What happens When You Quit Smoking? Within 20 Minutes: Blood pressure and pulse return to normal levels Within 72 Hours Your chance of having a heart attack drops. Your body begins to adjust and your sense of smell and taste return. Within 3 Months Lung capacity increases. Risk of having a heart attack decreases. [...]

Secondhand Smoke is No Joke [Sponsored]

WKDQ — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:31:35 +0000

Rene’ Hicks, a nationally known comedian , was diagnosed in 2001 with lung cancer. Her lungs had the characteristics of a long-time smoker, but Rene’ never smoked a day in her life. That is understandable when you consider that people who work in bars, night clubs and restaurants that allow smoking have a 30 percent higher rate of lung cancer and 30 percent higher rate of heart disease as compared to any other workers

Pledge to Quit Smoking for 31 Days, Win Some Money! [Sponsored]

WKDQ — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:49:55 +0000

There’s never been a better time to quit. There are many good reasons to stop smoking: improve your health, protect your family, look and feel better, and have a chance to win MONEY! Whatever your reason, the first step to quitting successfully is to make the commitment. The Quit Now Indiana Contest The Quit Now [...]