Smoking cessation and cancer.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview of scientifically based smoking cessation interventions for delivery to all tobacco-dependent users.


METHODS
Research studies, published articles, and government reports.


CONCLUSIONS
Smoking cessation interventions for patients with cancer remain poorly described with only a few studies investigating the efficacy of smoking cessation among this population. However, data suggest that quitting smoking after the diagnosis of cancer improves survival and quality of life.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses serve a critical role in tobacco-dependence treatment. Innovative interventions for cessation, such as quit lines, telephone counseling, web-based information, and computerized cessation materials are now available.
Browning
Kristine K
KK
Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave, Room 378, Columbus, OH 43210-1289, USA.
Wewers
Mary Ellen
ME
D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D012944:Social Support; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States