Assessing tobacco use and cessation support among patients with non-tobacco related cancers
Investigating Smoking Habits in Cancer Patients
Brief description of study.
Detailed description of study
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: prostate cancer,breast cancer,colon cancer
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Age: 18 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Patients diagnosed with breast, colon, or prostate cancer of any stage
>= 18 years old at the time of informed consent
Able to read and write in English
Patients who currently smoke tobacco products
Hematology/oncology physicians who see patients in the oncology clinics of IU Simon Cancer Center (IUSCC) and Eskenazi Health
Exclusion Criteria
Inability to complete the survey
The purpose of this study is to understand the smoking habits of patients who have been diagnosed with breast, colon, or prostate cancer. The study investigates how many of these patients continue to smoke tobacco, their knowledge about the harms of smoking, and any previous attempts they have made to quit smoking.
Participants will be asked to complete a survey. This survey will gather information on their smoking habits, awareness of smoking risks, and any past efforts to stop smoking. The information collected will help researchers better understand smoking behaviors in cancer patients.
- Who can participate: Adults aged 18 or older who have been diagnosed with breast, colon, or prostate cancer and currently smoke tobacco can participate. Participants must be able to read and write in English and complete the survey.
- Study details: Participants will complete a survey about their smoking habits and knowledge of smoking risks. The survey will also ask about any previous attempts to quit smoking.