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Tobacco Cessation and Quality Cancer Care

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, and is associated with increased risk of at least 15 types of cancer. It accounts for 30% of all cancer deaths, including 87% of all lung cancer deaths. In addition, there is growing evidence that smoking may compromise the effectiveness of treatment, reduce the tolerance of patients for treatment, increase the risk of complications, and increase the risk of patients for a secondary primary cancer.¹

Oncologists play a vital role in tobacco cessation by providing education and resources to patients to help them quit. During . . . [Click for More]

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