Smoking among head and neck cancer patients: what can nurses do?
Smoking is a major risk factor for head and neck (H&N) cancer. Many patients continue to smoke after diagnosis and treatment, even though smoking is associated with an increased treatment morbidity and a poor prognosis. This paper provides an overview of evidence-based smoking cessation strategies for patients who have H&N cancer and focuses on how nurses in different care settings can intervene. The Karolinska Hospital experience is highlighted.
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Lena
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Radiotherapy Unit at Södersjukhuset, Department of Oncology Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods*; D000074606:Smoking Prevention