Tobacco Treatment Program

What is the Tobacco Treatment Program?

A smoking cessation program that offers assistance to anyone using tobacco products and those who have used tobacco within the past year. If you join this program, you will get counseling along with the use of pharmacotherapy (nicotine replacement therapy and/or other medications).

If you would like to schedule an appointment with the Tobacco Treatment Program, please call 215-214-1618 or fill out the online form

How does smoking affect cancer and its treatment?

It's never too late to quit smoking.

Effects of smoking on cancer treatment:

Poor wound healing after surgery
More side effects from chemotherapy
Fewer cancer cells killed by radiation

Quitting smoking can:

Improve treatment results
Lower side effects and problems from treatment
Lower risk of more cancers
Improve quality of life
Lengthen your life

What medications do you recommend?

Medications help reduce cravings and withdrawal. When you meet with your nurse, you can discuss which treatment is best for you.

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

The patch, gum and lozenge
You shoud not smoke while using NRT

Other Medications (require a prescription)

Chantix (Varenicline)
Zyban (Bupropion)

What is the counseling like?

Counseling can help you control the smoking habit. You will decide if you want to cut back or quit. You and your counselor will talk about issues like: