CDC: Tips From Former Smokers - Terrie H.’s Story

Terrie, diagnosed with throat and oral cancer, describes how her addiction to tobacco and cigarettes had her smoking right up to the front door of the hospital the day of her surgery , and what finally made her quit. This video is part of CDC's "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign.


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[sterlingraynor]

she is still beautiful and will be missed R.I.P

[dianebakan]

In 10 days, I'll have been smoke free for 1 year!
RIP Terrie and thank you.

[TheZman]

i love this lady. she's on the radio all the time here in the new York area. "the wheels on the bus go round and round.."

[jaydedjen]

Terrie Hall is a hero to me. RIP you beautiful lady. <3

[samwhite]

Aww I feel so horrible so please.... Bless this poor woman! Please give this video a thumbs up:) 😥😰

[Teresahorner]

I hope ppl see this as a addiction. There's a lot of ppl trying to quit now but its as bad as herion to come off of. Terry was a beautiful lady. Bless her heart. She touched so many of us

[machinebuilder]

she was brave for doing these ads. these videos made me tear up

[TheKiller]

She battled cancer 4 13 years and eventually it killed her

[CDC]

Congrats on quitting smoking for the new year! We are so glad to hear that Terrie’s story is motivating you to stay quit for good. We know the first few days are tough, but keep up the good work. Enjoy the benefits of being smoke-free for a happy, healthy 2013!

[maxpower]

I made a new year's promise that I would quit smoking, I've been smoke free 3 days. And by watching this, I will be smoke free until I die.

[LifeAsAnonymous]

im so proud of her for telling this story and being a positive role model for us all

[pistolpackingsanta]

Terrie, thank you for having the courage to share this. I hope that many will be saved from a life of cancer and respiratory disease by seeing what smoking has done to you. My grandfather died from emphysema. And my mother is slowly dieing from the same thing plus lung cancer. Now thanks to my ex-wife getting our daughter hooked on them, she is a habitual chain smoker. I will be forwarding these videos to her.

[darkamulet]

Eva Grayzel Terrie's dead now when she was 53 years old ;(

[CDC]

Thank you for the positive feedback regarding the CDC Tips campaign. All of the illnesses depicted in our ads can and do result from smoking. This campaign aims to educate the public about the many adverse health conditions for which smoking is a contributing factor.

[missagente]

Nobody in my house smokes, but a long time ago, my Mom told me, when she was a little girl, one of my uncles (my mom’s oldest brother) smoked, and my mom wanted to try it, too. She told me she was gagging and choking for about a half hour, and she’s not touched a cigarette ever since. I’m so glad she hasn’t.

[katpayne]

RIP Terrie Hall 53 years old September 16, 2013 =(

[melanomagirl]

As a melanoma survivor who is speaking about my own addiction to tanning beds, I understand Terrie's need to try to prevent others from going through what she has and applaud her and her strength. Keep up the good fight!!!

[scentsygirlu]

RIP Terrie!! You've helped many people quit smoking & been such an inspiration to people all around the world! Your such a fighter & now it's time rest! RIP

[sebastiendoat]

I AM STILL WONDERING EHY PEOPLE SMOKE?
IT SAYS IN THE PACK IT KILLS YOU.
WHO PAYS MONEY TO DIE???

[winterlongone]

Thank you for your courage, Terrie. My daughter and many of her friends do not smoke (I don't either); my mother has COPD and can't or won't quit. I wish you a long cancer-free life post-surgery. You inspire children like my teenager to not smoke and I cannot thank you enough.