The natural trajectory of smoking cessation among cancer patients who want to quit "on their own": A mixed-methods, longitudinal study.
Tia BorgerAbigayle R FeatherKathleen E WakemanWilliam BowlingJessica L BurrisPublished in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2023)
The preference to quit smoking without assistance is common among cancer patients, even given lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness. This study is the first to explore the trajectory of smoking cessation outcomes among cancer patients who desire to quit without assistance. These data can be used to develop interventions to increase uptake of tobacco treatment and increase quit success among cancer patients.