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[Smoking Cessation after Bladder Cancer Diagnosis]
Paulo Mota1, Pedro Miguel Sousa2, Francisco Botelho3
1Surgical Sciences Research Domain. Life and Health Sciences Research Institute, ICVS/3B's. PT Government Associate Laboratory. The Clinic Academic Center - Braga. Association (2CA-Braga). School of Medicine. University of Minho. Braga; Department of CUF Urology. Service of Urology. Hospital de Braga. Braga. Portugal.
Acta Medica Portuguesa
|March 30, 2018
Summary
Many bladder cancer patients continue to smoke after diagnosis, often unaware of its leading role. Urologists advise quitting but rarely offer cessation interventions, highlighting a critical gap in patient care and support.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Urology
Background:
- Smoking is a significant risk factor for bladder cancer development, recurrence, and progression.
- Understanding patient smoking habits and awareness post-diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
- Urologist's role in promoting smoking abstinence among bladder cancer patients requires evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze smoking habits in bladder cancer patients after diagnosis.
- To assess patient knowledge regarding smoking as a primary risk factor for bladder cancer.
- To evaluate the role of urologists in encouraging smoking cessation.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, observational, and descriptive study was conducted.
- 160 bladder cancer patients diagnosed between January 2013 and September 2015 were included.
- Data on smoking history, awareness, and urologist interventions were collected.
Main Results:
- 71.9% had a smoking history; 21.9% were current smokers post-diagnosis.
- Only 51.3% of ever-smokers recognized smoking as the leading risk factor.
- While 83.1% were advised to quit, only 1.7% received specific cessation interventions.
Conclusions:
- Limited awareness of smoking as the leading bladder cancer risk factor persists.
- A significant gap exists in providing smoking cessation interventions to bladder cancer patients.
- There is a need for targeted, efficient smoking cessation programs for this patient group.
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