Helping cancer survivors quit smoking for good
Sustainability of Tobacco Cessation Programs at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
This project aims to understand how cancer centers can continue offering effective smoking cessation support to cancer survivors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111444 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can greatly improve health and survival for cancer survivors. Many cancer centers have started programs to help patients stop smoking, but it's not always clear how to keep these programs running long-term. This project will look at how these programs have continued or changed over time at various cancer centers. The goal is to find out what helps these programs last, so more cancer survivors can get the support they need to quit smoking.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Cancer survivors who smoke and are seeking support to quit could indirectly benefit from this research.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not cancer survivors would not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could ensure that more cancer survivors have access to consistent and effective smoking cessation programs as part of their cancer care.
How similar studies have performed: While the benefits of quitting smoking for cancer survivors are well-established, understanding the long-term sustainability of these specific programs is a new area of focus.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salloum, Ramzi George — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Salloum, Ramzi George
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.