Chronic Pain and Commercial Tobacco Use: Challenges Across the Cancer Continuum
Date/Time: August 21, 2025 from 01:00 – 02:00 PM ET
Chronic pain and commercial tobacco use while not often discussed are intertwined experiences for many individuals with and without cancer, complicating both treatment outcomes and quality of life. This webinar explores the complex, bidirectional relationship between chronic pain, smoking and cancer care. Experts will discuss how these issues intersect across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through survivorship, and the unique challenges they present for both patients and providers.
The presentation will discuss the barriers that often hinder effective tobacco treatment in individuals managing both cancer and persistent pain. The session will also offer evidence-informed strategies for integrating tobacco cessation into cancer care, emphasizing a holistic and patient-centered approach to pain management and long-term health.
Featured Speaker: Eleni Romano, PhD, ABPP; Assistant Professor, Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the bidirectional relationships between chronic pain and tobacco smoking.
2. Identify key barriers to tobacco treatment in individuals with persistent pain, including mental health and other chronic disease considerations.
3. Explain the implications of tobacco treatment and outline approaches across the cancer care continuum.
Archived recording – stay tuned!