Research

Smoking and prostate cancer survival and recurrence
According to a new study, men who are smokers at the time of their prostate cancer diagnosis have a higher risk of death compared to those who do not smoke, but men who have quit for a long period of time have similar risks to those who never smoked. Researchers used a prospective observational study to examine 5,366 men diagnosed with prostate cancer between 1986 and 2006. The results show that those who were smokers at time of diagnosis had a higher risk of death, but men who had quit for at least ten years had similar risks to those who never smoked. These findings illustrate the benefits of smoking cessation. Read the more here and read the study abstract here in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Government says formaldehyde is a cancer-causer and a second industrial chemical, styrene, may be
Styrene, a component of tobacco smoke, has been added to the government’s list of chemicals and biological agents that may put people at an increased risk of cancer. Styrene is one of many carcinogens identified in tobacco smoke. Although styrene has other uses in medical research and consumer products, individuals are most commonly exposed to styrene by inhaling cigarette smoke. Read more here.

Smokers show higher risk of leg artery disease
According to a new longitudinal study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, women who smoke have a much higher risk of a painful condition called peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which restricts blood flow to the legs. Using data from the Women’s Health Study, researchers determined that females who are heavy smokers (more than 15 cigarettes per day) are 17 times more likely to develop PAD compared to nonsmokers. However, stopping smoking can lower the risk, the researchers say. Read more here and read the study abstract here.

Special edition of the Journal of Oncology: Cigarette Smoke and Cancer
A new special issue of the Journal of Oncology, titled Cigarette Smoke and Cancer, has been released. Articles in this issue focus on the epidemiology and molecular mechanisms of cancers associated with tobacco use. Click here to access the table of contents of the special issue.

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