Smoking Relapse-Prevention Intervention for Cancer Patients

Smoking Relapse-Prevention Intervention for Cancer Patients

The purpose of this study is to test different ways to help cancer patients maintain their smoking abstinence. Participants may receive educational materials as part of the study.

This study involves participation at four distinct time points over a one-year period.

• Baseline assessment
• 2-month follow-up telephone call
• 6-month follow-up telephone call
• 12-month follow-up telephone call

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have smoked at least 10 cigarettes per day for at least one year prior to cancer diagnosis
• Able to read and write English
• Able to give informed consent
• Have quit smoking after receiving their cancer diagnosis
• Have not quit greater than 3 months prior

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who have been abstinent for greater than 3 months are not included because they are less likely to relapse. A quit will be defined as self-reported no smoking for 24 hours. Individuals with metastatic disease will be excluded because participation in the study might be burdensome.