WCLC 2023 Session: The Role of the Oncologist in a Cancer Patient's Smoking Cessation-The Role of the Oncologist in a Cancer Patient's Smoking Cessation

The Role of the Oncologist in a Cancer Patient's Smoking Cessation

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The speaker discussed the crucial role of oncologists in helping cancer patients quit smoking, as smoking is a significant risk factor for cancer. They highlighted the challenges patients face in quitting and the benefits of quitting for treatment outcomes and overall health. The traditional five A's approach in smoking cessation may be challenging in oncology settings due to time constraints, prompting a shift towards the simplified three A approach. The importance of training oncologists in tobacco cessation was emphasized, alongside patient perspectives supporting the need for regular assessment and counseling on tobacco use. Various strategies, including leveraging technology and referrals to cessation resources, were mentioned to facilitate smoking cessation in cancer care.

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Lawson Eng

Keywords

oncologists

smoking cessation

cancer patients

tobacco use

treatment outcomes