Providing cessation treatment to every oncology patient who smokes: An essential component of cancer care

Patients with cancer who smoke can gain significant benefits from quitting, including lower cancer and all-cause mortality. It is imperative for oncology clinicians to address smoking cessation with all patients with cancer who smoke, both for their overall health and to improve cancer outcomes.

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Smoking cessation can significantly benefit cancer patients who smoke by reducing cancer and all-cause mortality. It is essential for oncology clinicians to address smoking cessation in cancer patients who smoke to improve their overall health and cancer outcomes.