Impact of smoking on urologic cancers: a snapshot of current evidence.
Raj KumarRichard MatulewiczAndrea MariMarco MoschiniSaum GhodoussipourBenjamin PradereMichael RinkRiccardo AutorinoMihir M DesaiInderbir GillGiovanni Enrico CacciamaniPublished in: World journal of urology (2023)
Smoking has been shown to significantly affect most urologic cancers and has been associated with more aggressive disease, poorer outcomes, and tumor recurrence. The role of smoking cessation is still unclear, but appears to provide some protective effect. Urologists have an opportunity to engage in primary prevention by encouraging cessation practices.