"Quitting Smoking Boosts Short-Term Survival for Late-Stage Cancer Patients"

A new study reveals that quitting smoking can extend the lives of late-stage cancer patients by nearly a year, underscoring the importance of Smoking cessation at any diagnosis.

• Research published on October 9 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network shows that late-stage cancer patients gain almost a full year of survival through Smoking cessation.
• Patients with advanced cancer who quit smoking experienced significantly longer life spans compared to those who continued smoking, highlighting the urgent need for effective Oncology interventions.
• The study, conducted by experts from Washington University School of Medicine and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, emphasizes that its never too late to quit smoking despite a serious cancer diagnosis.