Study finds quitting smoking within 6 months of cancer diagnosis boosts survival rates by 22-26%.

A study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, published in JAMA Oncology, reveals that quitting smoking within six months of a cancer diagnosis significantly enhances survival rates. Patients who ceased smoking during this period experienced a 22%-26% reduction in cancer-related mortality. Early smoking cessation is emphasized as a crucial intervention, with notable survival improvements observed among those who began treatment shortly after diagnosis.

October 31, 2024
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