Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis, How One Simple Change Can Add a Year to Your Life

This episode breaks down a groundbreaking 2025 study that reveals how quitting smoking within six months of a cancer diagnosis can add nearly one extra year of life. You will learn why smoking cessation is now considered an essential part of modern cancer care.Quitting smoking reduces the risk of death by 30 to 50 per centWhy the survival benefit rivals many costly cancer therapiesHow smoking affects surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatmentWhy only one in five cancer patients quit, and the myths that hold them backWhat does this mean for cancer outcomes in MalaysiaHow smoking cessation can be integrated into oncology care at the Onco Life CentreThis episode highlights how one simple action, quitting smoking, can significantly improve survival and cancer treatment outcomes.Blog Link: Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Can Add Another Year of LifeSend us Fan MailThank you for listening to The Onco Life Podcast, your trusted source for expert cancer information and patient-centered education.Author: Dr. CHRISTINA NG VAN TZE📍 Visit us at oncolifecentre.com 📞 Call: +60 3 2242 3260 📧 Book a consultation or ask a question — we're here to support your journey.