# Travis Barker Quits Weed After Precancer Diagnosis > Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker stopped smoking weed after being diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus. - Title: Travis Barker Quits Weed After Precancer Diagnosis · E! Online - Summary: Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker stopped smoking weed after being diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus. - Keywords: travis barker, precancer, esophagus, marijuana, blink-182, kourtney kardashian, rocky barker, alabama barker, landon barker, atiana de la hoya, smoking, E! Online - Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1438077/travis-barkers-precancer-diagnosis-caused-him-to-quit-smoking-weed - Published: 2026-11-13T02:40:45+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: travis barker, precancer, esophagus, marijuana, blink-182, kourtney kardashian, rocky barker, alabama barker, landon barker, atiana de la hoya, smoking, entertainment ## Travis Barker's Health Scare Travis Barker revealed he stopped smoking marijuana after receiving a precancer diagnosis of the esophagus. > I only quit because I got diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus ## Precancer Diagnosis Details Barker said he would smoke 10 to 15 blunts daily before his doctor warned him about a serious case. > I loved blunts and I would smoke too much ## Doctor's Warning His doctor told him, 'This is your warning shot. Don’t f, k around. You’ve got to stop smoking.' > This is your warning shot. Don’t f, k around. You’ve got to stop smoking ## Barker's Smoking Habits Barker admitted he thought he could smoke until death like country singer Willie Nelson. > I thought I could be like Willie Nelson and smoke to the day I die ## Barker's Current Habits Barker now runs daily to manage his health and reduce cravings for marijuana. > I've found even however many years later now, 20 years later, couple miles a day keeps the demons away ## Running as Therapy Barker says running helps him stay sober from past opioid addiction and prescription painkillers. > It really helped me stay sober 'cause you can't run you a half a marathon if you're doing drugs ## Barker's Family Barker shares 3-year-old son Rocky Barker with wife Kourtney Kardashian and has children Alabama Barker, Landon Barker, and stepdaughter Atiana de la Hoya. > He’s like, ‘This is your warning shot. Don’t f, k around. You’ve got to stop smoking' ## Barker's Quitting Reason Barker quit smoking marijuana after his doctor diagnosed him with a serious case of precancer of the esophagus. > I only quit because I got diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus ## Barker's Current Health Barker says he misses smoking but has channeled the craving into a healthier running habit. > I miss it, I'm not gonna lie ## Barker's Running Impact Barker states running has become more important to him than smoking, helping him overcome addiction. > It's good, man. It's like therapy ## Barker's Past Injury Barker took up running after surviving a near-fatal plane crash in 2008. > It really helped me stay sober 'cause you can't run you a half a marathon if you're doing drugs ## Barker's Opioid History Barker struggled with opioid addiction and prescription painkillers after his 2008 plane crash. > It really helped me stay sober 'cause you can't run you a half a marathon if you're doing drugs ## Barker's Health Progress Barker has been running for 20 years and says it keeps him healthy and away from addiction. > I've found even however many years later now, 20 years later, couple miles a day keeps the demons away ## Barker's Family Life Barker has a 3-year-old son Rocky Barker with wife Kourtney Kardashian and children Alabama Barker, Landon Barker, and stepdaughter Atiana de la Hoya. > He’s like, ‘This is your warning shot. Don’t f, k around. You’ve got to stop smoking' ## Barker's Health Story Barker quit smoking marijuana after being diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus by his doctor. > I only quit because I got diagnosed with precancer of the esophagus ## Barker's Current Status Barker has been running for 20 years and says it helps him stay healthy and away from addiction. > It's good, man. It's like therapy ## Key takeaway Travis Barker quit smoking marijuana after doctors diagnosed him with a serious case of precancer of the esophagus.