Published: November 17, 2016 | Updated: May 9, 2019
Norton Cancer Institute is participating in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17, 2016. We spoke with Joseph Flynn, D.O., executive director and physician-in-chief, Norton Cancer Institute, about the development of e-cigarettes and the myths about them being a safe alternative to smoking.
An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that contains a cartridge filled with nicotine and other chemicals. It is not a tobacco product but a nicotine delivery system. E-cigarettes are marketed as an alternative to smoking but still contain known cancer-causing and toxic chemicals.
Kentucky ranks No. 1 in lung cancer deaths. Let’s do something about these staggering facts. Dr. Flynn offers advice on how to make a plan to quit smoking.
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