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Effects of a Cancer Diagnosis on Quitting Smoking and Remaining Abstinent
Most people who have a smoking-related cancer stop smoking or make
serious efforts to quit when cancer is diagnosed. Patients who do not
immediately stop smoking may be motivated to quit in the future. Some studies
have shown that patients who have less intensive treatment are more likely to
continue smoking, and if they quit, are more likely to start smoking again.
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Glossary Terms
cancer (KAN-ser)
A term for
diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and
can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to
other parts of the body through the blood and lymph
systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma
is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line
or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is cancer that begins in
bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other
connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is cancer that
starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and
causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced
and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are
cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system.
Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in
the tissues of the brain and spinal cord.
diagnosis (DY-ug-NOH-sis)
The process of identifying a disease, such as cancer, from its signs and symptoms.
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