Cancer Treatment

TTS Tips

Oct 92 min read

Quitting Smoking: A Powerful Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Quitting smoking after a breast cancer diagnosis can improve treatment and survival outcomes.

May 134 min read

‘It’s time to break up with Menthol.’

Addressing the use of menthol tobacco products is an important part of treating tobacco use. Menthol makes tobacco products more addictive,

Apr 295 min read

Ask the Experts: How do I approach someone who isn’t ready to quit?

As tobacco treatment specialists, we often have to talk to people about their tobacco use who are not ready to quit.

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Research Roundup: Recent Publications by Duke-UNC TTS Faculty and Staff

Highlight of articles published by Duke-UNC TTS Training Program faculty and staff in 2022 and 2023.

Nov 15, 20232 min read

Offering Tobacco Cessation is a Vital Part of Cancer Care

Don’t miss our upcoming FREE virtual CE training on strategies for talking to cancer patients about tobacco use on November 28, 2023,...

Nov 14, 20222 min read

New free CE Training: Strategies for Talking to Cancer Patients About Tobacco Use

Don’t miss this upcoming FREE, virtual CE training on November 29, 2022 about how to tailor your smoking cessation message for cancer...

Nov 7, 20223 min read

Talking to Your Patients About Lung Cancer Screening

Most lung cancers are caused by smoking, and many patients who use tobacco products are at high risk. Lung cancer screening helps catch...

Oct 6, 20222 min read

4 Reasons to Quit Smoking After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Talking to patients about the impact of tobacco use on breast cancer is an important skill for tobacco treatment specialists.