ArticleJournal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer2013
Practice patterns and perceptions of thoracic oncology providers on tobacco use and cessation in cancer patients.
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105 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 182 citations in OpenAlex.
- Tobacco Treatment Programs at National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Centers: A Systematic Review and Online Audit.American journal of clinical oncology · 2019Pooled it
- Systematic Review of Tobacco Use after Lung or Head/Neck Cancer Diagnosis: Results and Recommendations for Future Research.Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology · 2015Pooled it
- Cluster Randomized Pragmatic Clinical Trial Testing Behavioral Economic Implementation Strategies to Improve Tobacco Treatment for Patients With Cancer Who Smoke.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2023Trial
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- An Implementation Trial to Improve Tobacco Treatment for Cancer Patients: Patient Preferences, Treatment Acceptability and Effectiveness.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Trial
- Radiotherapy for geriatric head-and-neck cancer patients: what is the value of standard treatment in the elderly?Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2020Trial
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- Pilot randomized controlled trial of a comprehensive smoking cessation intervention for patients with upper aerodigestive cancer undergoing radiotherapy.Head & neck · 2018Trial
- Cancer-related disease factors and smoking cessation treatment: Analysis of an ongoing clinical trial.Psycho-oncology · 2018Trial
- Lifestyle-related effects of the web-based Kanker Nazorg Wijzer (Cancer Aftercare Guide) intervention for cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2016Trial
- Randomized trial of a presurgical scheduled reduced smoking intervention for patients newly diagnosed with cancer.Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2014Trial
- Impact of Quitting Smoking at Diagnosis on Overall Survival in Lung Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis.Cancers · 2025Review
- Sustainment of Tobacco Use Treatment Programs Across National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Treating tobacco dependency in cancer care: essential, cost-effective, and feasible, yet overlooked.British journal of cancer · 2025Article
- Longitudinal Results From the Nationwide Just ASK Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons-Accredited Cancer Programs.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2025Article
- Smoking Cessation Practices in Australian Oncology Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study of Who, How, and When.Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology · 2025Article
- Oncologists' communication about tobacco and alcohol use during treatment for esophagogastric cancer: a qualitative observational study of simulated consultations.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Observational
- Boosting self-efficacy and improving practices for smoking prevention and cessation among South American cancer care providers with a web-based algorithm.Addiction science & clinical practice · 2024Article
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- Current Practices, Perceived Barriers, and Promising Implementation Strategies for Improving Quality of Smoking Cessation Support in Accredited Cancer Programs of the American College of Surgeons.JCO oncology practice · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionTobacco use is associated with poor outcomes in cancer patients, but there is little information from oncology providers on their practice patterns or perceptions regarding tobacco use and smoking cessation in these patients.
methodsAn online survey of practices, perceptions, and barriers to tobacco assessment and cessation in cancer patients was conducted in members of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). Responses of physician-level respondents were analyzed and reported.
resultsResponses from 1507 IASLC members who completed the survey are reported as representing 40.5% of IASLC members. More than 90% of physician respondents believe current smoking affects outcome and that cessation should be a standard part of clinical care. At the initial patient visit, 90% ask patients about tobacco use, 79% ask patients whether they will quit, 81% advise patients to stop tobacco use, but only 40% discuss medication options, 39% actively provide cessation assistance, and fewer yet address tobacco at follow-up. Dominant barriers to physician cessation effort are pessimism regarding their ability to help patients stop using tobacco (58%) and concerns about patient resistance to treatment (67%). Only 33% report themselves to be adequately trained to provide cessation interventions.
conclusionPhysicians who care for lung cancer patients recognize the importance of tobacco cessation as a necessary part of clinical care, but many still do not provide assistance to their patients as a routine part of cancer care. Increasing tobacco cessation activities will require increased assessment and cessation at diagnosis and during follow-up, increased clinician education, and improved tobacco cessation methods.
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