Smoking Cessation Flashcards
1
Q
What are radiobilogical effects of smoking?
A
- Causes hypoxic tumour cells
- Reduces oxygen available for radiation interactions
2
Q
What is the impact of smoking on side effects?
A
- worsens
- anal symptoms in prostate patients
- delayed wound healing (due to reduction of blod flow to capillaries within the skin)
- Worse fatigue
3
Q
What do stop smoking services offer?
A
- Medication and behavioural support
4
Q
What is verenicline do?
A
- oral tablet
- reduces craving and blowcks reinforcing effects of smoking
5
Q
What are the different types of therapy?
A
- CBT - change way mind thinks
- Counselling - weekly meetings
