| Access: Open |
| Format: Online |
| Audience: Cancer Health Professionals at all stages of career, in training and for continuing professional development |
| Time to Complete: 2 hours |
Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation for Oncology Health Care Providers
Approximately 20-30% of cancer patients actively smoke at diagnosis. Helping patients quit smoking can result in: improved patient outcomes, better tolerance to treatments, reduced side effects, lowered disease recurrence and risk of secondary cancers, better survival and quality of life. Healthcare providers offering advice and support can greatly increase the chances that a patient will quit. This course provides evidence and tips for talking to patients and their families about smoking cessation.
