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A 39-year-old member asked:

I had cancer surgery 3 months ago, but i'm having a hard time quitting smoking. besides patches, what can i do?

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Dr. Edward Gold
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Chantix: There are medications that can be very helpful in the cessation of smoking. The two most commonly used are Chantix and welbutrin. Speak to your doctor.
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