Smoking
Occupational benzene exposure heightens lung cancer likelihood
Having been exposed to benzene during work heightened the odds for lung cancer development, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Q&A: Smoking disparities may raise COPD risk in lesbian, gay, bisexual adults
Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults smoked more frequently and had a heightened prevalence of COPD vs. heterosexual adults, according to research published in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
Waterpipe tobacco smoking associated with higher risk for death from multiple cancers
Individuals who smoke tobacco using a waterpipe had a higher risk for death from multiple cancer types compared with those who never smoked, according to data from an ongoing cohort study published in JAMA Oncology.
Nearly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults attributable to modifiable risk factors
About 40% of cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults aged 30 years or older can be attributable to modifiable risk factors, according to a study led by American Cancer Society researchers.
Varenicline, e-cigarettes both effective smoking cessation options, researchers find
Both varenicline and e-cigarettes were effective as smoking cessation strategies compared with placebo, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Lung cancer risks persist with e-cigarette use after quitting tobacco smoking
SAN DIEGO — Smokers who used electronic cigarettes after quitting had more risk for lung cancer than those who quit but did not use e-cigarettes, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis may alter prognosis, provide ‘dramatic’ benefits
Individuals with laryngeal cancer who stop smoking in the 2- to 4-week window between diagnosis and their first treatment can significantly improve their response to therapy, survival rates and quality of life.
Current e-cigarette users less likely to get screened for lung cancer
The likelihood for lung cancer screening uptake was reduced among current vs. never e-cigarette users, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.
Many young e-cigarette users report trying to ‘hack’ devices
Approximately 40% of young e-cigarette users reported trying to modify their devices, including by refilling or recharging disposable pods, according to survey results published in Pediatrics.
Young smoker CT scans show lung abnormalities, lung function loss over 3 years
SAN DIEGO — Lung abnormalities appeared more frequently on CT scans from young current smokers vs. never smokers, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.