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Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients (PDQ®)
Patient VersionHealth Professional VersionEn EspaņolLast Modified: 08/05/2002




Introduction






Overview






Smoking as a Primary Risk Factor






Poorer Treatment Response in Cancer Patients






Smoking as a Secondary Risk Factor






Effects of a Cancer Diagnosis on Quitting Smoking and Remaining Abstinent






Smoking Intervention in Cancer Patients






Treatment






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Introduction

This patient summary on smoking cessation and continued risk in cancer patients is adapted from a summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials is available from the National Cancer Institute. This brief summary describes smoking and the risks that continued smoking have on cancer patients.

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