October 11, 2025Tobacco Use InsightsOpen Access

Formerly Smoking and Currently Smoking Cancer Survivors’ View on Smoking Cessation – A Qualitative Study

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Continued smoking among cancer survivors can worsen treatment outcomes and increase recurrence risk.
Participants identified nicotine cravings and stress management as key motives for continued smoking after diagnosis.
Cessation facilitators included external regulations and support from healthcare providers, contrasting with barriers like negative emotions.
Study results emphasize the need for tailored smoking cessation interventions in oncology settings to support cancer survivors.

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Qualitative study explores experiences of smoking cessation among cancer survivors, highlighting barriers and facilitators.

Bokemeyer et al. (2025) studied this question.

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