Key result
Never smoking and physical activity linked to ~55% lower odds of uncontrolled pain in cancer survivors.
Why the study?
Cancer-related pain remains prevalent and debilitating among adult cancer survivors, and evidence suggests modifiable lifestyle behaviors may influence pain outcomes.
Do modifiable lifestyle behaviors (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity) impact pain control in adult cancer survivors?
Population
1,380 adult cancer survivors with cancer-associated pain in the United States
Comparison
Smoking status, heavy alcohol consumption, and physical activity categories
Design
Cross-sectional analysis of survey data
Authors
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Lifestyle factors may associate with pain control in cancer survivors; leaves open whether modifying them improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,380)
Yes
Do modifiable lifestyle behaviors (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity) impact pain control in adult cancer survivors?
Effect estimate: OR 0.45 (95% CI 0.25-0.81)
p-value: p=0.001
Smoking and physical inactivity are significantly associated with poorer pain control among adult cancer survivors, suggesting lifestyle modifications may improve pain management.
Atuiri et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Cancer-related pain (n=1,380). Never smoked vs. Current smokers was evaluated on Self-reported pain control (controlled vs uncontrolled) (OR 0.45, 95% CI 0.25-0.81, p=0.001). Never smoking (OR 0.45; 95% CI 0.25-0.81) and physical activity were associated with significantly lower odds of uncontrolled pain compared to current smoking and inactivity among cancer survivors.
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