New approach aims to help cancer patients kick the habit before going under the knife
NCT ID NCT00575718
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at two methods to help newly diagnosed cancer patients stop smoking before surgery and remain smoke-free afterward. One method involves gradually cutting down on cigarettes before quitting, combined with a nicotine patch, while the other uses standard counseling and the patch. The goal is to find which approach works better for long-term quitting.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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