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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.

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.

Apr 153 min read

Ask the Experts: Can I Bill for a Tobacco Cessation Visit?

Reimbursement for tobacco treatment services can be complicated. We sat down with Jillian Dirkes, Program Manager of the Duke Smoking Cessat

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...

Sep 28, 20222 min read

Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Brandon Omernik

After taking the Duke-UNC TTS training, Brandon Omernik became a full time TTS with Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, WA.

Dec 14, 20211 min read

Duke-UNC TTS Co-Director Employs Pre-Quit Treatment to Boost Success

Adaptive treatment medication strategy a 'game-changer' Comprehensive, individualized tobacco treatment is a cornerstone of success in...