Study: Two-Pronged Approach Best In Helping Cancer Patients Quit Smoking

Study: Two-Pronged Approach Best In Helping Cancer Patients Quit Smoking

Smoking is bad for health--that's undisputed.

But for millions of smokers, quitting smoking seems nearly impossible.

According to UPI, a new study published in JAMA Tuesday shows a program that combined phone counseling sessions with medication produces strong results.

A program with telephone counseling sessions and one of two smoking cessation drugs was 50% more effective than telephone consultations alone.