Assessment of a Teachable Moment for Smoking Cessation (TM)

One group will be relatives/spouses of newly-diagnosed lung or head and neck cancer patients and the second group will be relatives/spouses of orthopedic patients. All participants will be regular smokers (i.e., smoke 10 cigarettes/day on average).

Inclusion Criteria:

1. A relative (i.e., sibling, parent, child, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin) or spouse of a newly-diagnosed lung or head and neck cancer patient or orthopedic patient (e.g., arthritis, bone and joint infection, foot and ankle conditions, hand, wrist, and elbow conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder and elbow conditions, such as rotator cuff injury, and knee conditions, such as ligament damage repair);
2. A regular smoker (i.e., smoke 10 cigarettes/day on average);
3. Able to use NRT (see contraindications under Key Exclusion Criteria);
4. Age 18 or older (to use NRT); and
5. Living within ~50 miles of PENN (to allow for meetings at PENN).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cannot communicate in English;
2. Have current alcohol abuse/dependence;
3. Are or have been diagnosed with cancer, asthma, HIV, emphysema, or COPD;
4. Have a current medical problem for which NRT is contraindicated such as uncontrolled hypertension (> 150 over 90), unstable angina, heart attack or stroke within the past 6 months, and liver and/or kidney failure in the last 6-months;
5. Currently use monoamine oxidase inhibitors or benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, and antidepressants, including bupropion;
6. Are allergic to adhesive tape or latex, and
7. Are a female who is pregnant or nursing.