Supportive Care Needs Among Pretreatment Head and Neck Cancer Patients According to Smoking Status: A Cross‐Sectional Study With Nested Analyses

Key Points

• Patients' supportive care needs differ significantly based on smoking status, emphasizing tailored care requirements.
• The analysis revealed distinct care needs for smokers and non-smokers, which may influence treatment outcomes.
• Cross-sectional study design assessed smoking status impact on supportive care requirements.
• Findings support the need for personalized care plans to address unique challenges faced by different patient groups.