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Andy A., What Smoking Takes Tip  Current
Media Type
Video
Target Audiences
Adults
Languages
English
Cost
Free
Produced For
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Campaign
Tips from Former Smokers® 
Themes
Health Consequences of Smoking
Description
Andy A. was diagnosed with throat cancer from smoking. This began his complex treatment and recovery journey, including three surgeries to remove the cancer, using muscle and skin from his legs to rebuild his throat. Andy now speaks with the help of an electrolarynx. He also needs full-time care from his wife, Debra B. In this ad, he shares that cigarettes took so much from him, including his independence. Andy’s tip is don’t give anymore to cigarettes – otherwise they will keep taking until there is nothing left of you.
Ad Status
Current 
Year Produced
2025
Last Date Modified
2/24/2025
 

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AS-RECORDED SCRIPT:

ART CARD: A TIP FROM A FORMER SMOKER

OPEN ON AN IMAGE OF ANDY AT 47 YEARS OLD AND LOOKING HEALTHY.

SUPER: Andy A. at 47 years old
Texas

ANDY: Throat cancer from smoking took my voice.

CUT TO DEBRA HELPING ANDY GET DRESSED.

DEBRA: There you go.

CUT TO AN IMAGE OF ANDY IN THE HOSPITAL.

ANDY: It also took the inside of my throat,

CUT TO IMAGES OF THE SCARS ON ANDYS LEGS.

SUPER: Muscle and skin from Andys legs were used to rebuild his throat

ANDY: the muscle from my right leg, the skin from my left leg,

CUT TO DEBRA HELPING ANDY GET DRESSED.

ANDY: It even took my independence.

CUT TO DEBRA GIVING ANDY HIS WALKER.

SUPER: Andy A., 55, and wife Debra B.

ANDY: Dont give any more to cigarettes.

CUT TO ANDY WALKING DOWN HIS HALLWAY USING HIS WALKER.

ANDY: Otherwise, theyll keep taking til theres nothing left of you.

ART CARD: SMOKING CAUSES THROAT CANCER.

ANNCR: You can quit. For free help, visit CDC.GOV/Tips

ART CARD: YOU CAN QUIT. FOR FREE HELP, VISIT CDC.GOV/Tips

Logo/legal: CDC
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
#CDCTips
Catalog ID  VID 12034 (E-30)
Length  30 s
Language  English


 
 

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