Evidence-Based Tobacco Cessation Strategies in Patients With Cancer

Implementing Evidence-Based Tobacco Cessation Strategies in Oncology Clinics

This pilot clinical trial studies evidence-based tobacco cessation strategies in patients with cancer. Stop-smoking plans suggested by doctors may help patients with cancer quit smoking.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To assess oncology providers' self-reported need for training on evidence-based tobacco cessation strategies and assess their level of interest in future training on evidence-based tobacco cessation strategies.

II. To test the feasibility of the implementation of evidence-based tobacco cessation strategies in community oncology clinics.

III. To test the feasibility of surveying community oncology patients after a clinic visit to assess provider behavior regarding screening and brief intervention for tobacco use.

OUTLINE:

Patients complete a survey over approximately 10-15 minutes related to their provider's cessation advice and assistance with quitting.

After completion of study, patients are followed up at 1 month.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients with cancer who saw a provider will be eligible

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a nurse or lab visit only