Implementation of the Smoking Treatment and Recovery (STAR) program: healthy cancer survivorship through integrated tobacco control

ConclusionsThe systematic efforts to reach and engage current smokers have laid the groundwork for maximizing the program ’s future effectiveness and impact. Our initial results demonstrate not only the complexities but also the feasibility of developing a new tobacco treatment program in the oncology setting.Implications for cancer survivorsThe implications for cancer survivors are the significant improvements in treatment outcomes that occur with tobacco abstinence.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research