Smoking cessation care can translate to lower hazard of death in the short-run in cancer patients - a retrospective cohort study to demonstrate the value of smoking cessation services within the treatment phase of cancer

Smoking cessation care can translate to lower hazard of death in the short-run in cancer patients - a retrospective cohort study to demonstrate the value of smoking cessation services within the treatment phase of cancer

Abstract Background Smoking cessation is a key step towards improving cancer care and outcomes. However, smoking cessation interventions are underprovided in oncology settings. Within Jordan’s only comprehensive oncology center, we sought to evaluate receipt of care at a smoking cessation clinic and...

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Main Authors: F. I. Hawari, N. A. Obeidat, D. Rimawi, K. Jamal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Smoking cessation intervention
Treatment
Cancer care
Survival
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-5778-y

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