Authors: James M. Davis, Donna Edmondson, Mary E. Reid, Laura Jean Bierut
Published: 2025-05-30
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Although it is generally well-known that smoking poses numerous risks to physical health and well-being, it carries additional risks for patients with cancer. Therefore, smoking cessation is of particular concern among this patient population. At the NCCN 2025 Annual Conference, a panel convened to discuss the current evidence surrounding smoking-associated risks for patients with cancer, the benefits of smoking cessation specific to them, and evidence-based approaches to improve rates of smoking cessation.