ArticleBMC cancer2018
Compared characteristics of current vs. past smokers at the time of diagnosis of a first-time lung or head and neck cancer: a cross-sectional study.
Article in BMC cancer, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01647425 (Prevalence and Risk Factors for Persistent Tobacco or Alcohol Use Over the First Year of a First Lung or Head and Neck Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Persistent Tobacco or Alcohol Use Over the First Year of a First Lung or Head and Neck Cancer
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Role of Cannabinoids in Oral Cancer.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Nimotuzumab for Patients With Inoperable Cancer of the Head and Neck.Frontiers in oncology · 2020Review
- Assessment of the relationship between endocan and obstructive sleep apnea severity.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundActive smoking at the time of diagnosis of a first head & neck (H&N) or lung cancer is associated with a worse cancer outcome and increased mortality. However, the compared characteristics of active vs. former smokers at cancer diagnosis are poorly known.
methodsIn 371 subjects with a first H&N or lung cancer, we assessed: 1) socio-demographic features; 2) lifelong types of smoking; 3) alcohol use disorder identification test (AUDIT); 4) cannabis abuse screening test (CAST); and 5) Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). Using a multivariable regression model, we compared the profile of current smokers and past smokers.
resultsCurrent smokers more frequently exhibited H&N cancer (OR 3.91; 95% CI [2.00-6.51]; p < 0.0001) and ever smoking of hand-rolled cigarettes (OR 2.2; 95% CI [1.25-3.88]; p = 0.007). Among subjects with lung cancer (n = 177), current smoking was primarily associated with ever smoking of hand-rolled cigarettes (OR 2.88; 95% CI [1.32-6.30]; p = 0.008) and negatively associated with age (OR 0.92; 95% CI [0.89-0.96]; p < 0.001). Among subjects with H&N cancer (n = 163), current smokers exhibited a significantly greater AUDIT score (OR = 1.08; 95% CI [1.01-1.16]; p = 0.03).
conclusionAt the time of diagnosis of the first lung or H&N cancer, current smoking is highly associated with previous type of smoking and alcohol drinking patterns.
trial registrationNCT01647425 ; Registration date: July 23, 2012.
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