Dennis quit smoking with support from Smokefree Sheffield. Here's what he told us about his experience of the service.
"I first tried to stop smoking four years ago when I was diagnosed with lung cancer, but unfortunately I relapsed. When I was later told that the cancer had returned to the centre of my lungs and could no longer be operated on, I knew I needed to quit smoking to give my radiotherapy the best possible chance of working.
I’m so proud to say that I’ve now stopped smoking, and the benefits have been incredible. One of the things I’m most pleased about is being able to play golf again and enjoy being active.
I’d like to say a huge thank you to the service for all the support and encouragement I received along the way. I honestly couldn’t have done it without them. The nicotine patches were especially helpful during my quit journey. I no longer need them, but I still keep a couple in the cupboard just in case.
My advice to anyone thinking about quitting is simple: persevere and keep going. There will be challenges along the way, but it’s absolutely worth it. In the end, you’ll feel so much better, and you'll be proud of what you've achieved".
Well done on your quit, Dennis. You've worked hard for this and we wish you all the very best for the future.
