Systematic review of smoking relapse rates among cancer survivors who quit at the time of cancer diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco cessation, at the time of cancer diagnosis, has been associated with better oncologic outcomes. Cancer diagnosis has been shown to serves as a "teachable moment," inspiring tobacco cessation. However, the sustainability of abstinence from smoking is understudied. Similarly, there is a paucity of data regarding the utility of behavioral/pharmacologic intervention to support continued smoking cessation.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted in August 2021 with no date limits. Relevant studies that reported tobacco smoking relapse rates for patients who quit at the time of cancer diagnosis were included. Our literature search identified 1620 articles and 29 met inclusion criteria. The primary endpoint of the study was smoking relapse rate. Seco

SUBMITTER: Feuer Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10363369 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature