This is a smoking cessation treatment study. Patients who have a cancer or a suspected cancer who will undergo surgical removal of their cancer are eligible to participate in this study. A novel smoking cessation treatment will be provided to half of the participants in the study. All study participants will receive standard smoking cessation therapy including counseling and the nicotine patch.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all persons, though disadvantaged populations such as persons living with HIV are likely to be disproportionally impacted by the physical, economic, and psychological toll of the global pandemic. This study aims to better understand how COVID-19 has impacted care for veterans living with HIV.