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Lung Cancer Survivorship: Physical, Social, Emotional, and Medical Needs of NSCLC Survivors.
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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN [J Natl Compr Canc Netw] 2024 Jan 04; Vol. 22 (1D), pp. e237072. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 04. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Newer therapies prolong survival for patients with lung cancer. Beyond extending survival, the needs of lung cancer (LC) survivors are poorly described.<br />Methods: We conducted a single-institution needs assessment survey of LC survivors alive ≥1 year from diagnosis. Needs were rated on a 5-point Likert scale for 4 domains (physical, social, emotional, and medical). Multiple regression models identified demographic or treatment characteristics associated with more needs in each category. A subset analysis of survivors with metastatic LC was performed.<br />Results: Of 360 patients approached, 235 surveys were completed. Among completed survey respondents, the median age was 69 years; most were female (62%), married (71%), and White (74%); and 41% had stage IV cancer. Finding support resources (34%) was the most common medical need. Fatigue (70%), sleep disturbance (60%), memory and concentration (57.5%), weakness (54%), and trouble breathing (51%) were physical needs affecting more than half of respondents. The most common social need was managing daily activities (42%). Emotional needs were highly prevalent, with 79% of respondents reporting a fear of recurrence and 74.5% reporting living with uncertainty. Multiple regression analysis identified that receipt of multiple lines of systemic therapy and lower household income were associated with higher physical and social needs. Younger age was associated with having a greater number of social and emotional needs. Similar results were found in the subset of survivors with metastatic disease at diagnosis.<br />Conclusions: The needs of LC survivors are diverse across multiple domains. Several clinical and demographic factors are independently associated with higher numbers of patient-reported needs. Our study identifies critical gaps in survivorship care for LC survivors with all stages of disease and highlights areas of future intervention.
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- Humans
Female
Aged
Male
Survivorship
Survivors psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Lung
Quality of Life psychology
Health Services Needs and Demand
Cancer Survivors
Lung Neoplasms epidemiology
Lung Neoplasms therapy
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung complications
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung epidemiology
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung therapy
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1540-1413
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1D
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38176099
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2023.7072