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It can be hard to talk to your cancer care team about your tobacco use. But it’s an important conversation to have, and it will help them support you better.
There are several reasons people sometimes hold back from telling their cancer care team about their tobacco use, including:
Tobacco products contain nicotine, which is addictive. This makes it hard to stop smoking, even if you are motivated to quit. Your cancer care team understands this. They won’t judge you or provide less cancer care because you use tobacco.
Instead, if they know you use tobacco, they can help you get the support you need to quit. They can also help you understand how your tobacco use might affect your cancer treatment.
It is never too late to stop using tobacco. Quitting has many health benefits, even after a cancer diagnosis. Your cancer care team wants to help you reach this goal.
Share information about your tobacco history and current use. This will help your cancer care team make your treatment plan.
Let them know if:
Tell them about your current or former use:
Also give them information about:
Consider asking your cancer care team these questions:
Also consider telling your health care team about your fears or other barriers to quitting. Together, you can find ways to deal with your concerns.
Developed by the American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team with medical review and contribution by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
This content has been developed by the American Cancer Society in collaboration with the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center to help people who want to learn about quitting tobacco.
Mayo Clinic. Nicotine dependence. Mayoclinic.org. Accessed at https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nicotine-dependence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351590 on September 11, 2024.
Respiratory Health Association. Frequently Asked Questions. Resphealth.org. Accessed at https://resphealth.org/healthy-lungs/quit-smoking/i-want-to-quit-smoking/frequently-asked-questions/ on September 11, 2024.
Last Revised: October 28, 2024
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