Lung Cancer Survivorship: Physical, Social, Emotional, and Medical Needs of NSCLC Survivors

• DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2023.7072
• Publication Date: 2024-01-04T20:08:35Z
• Authors: Melinda L. Hsu; Matthew Z. Guo; Sarah Olson; Cyd Eaton; Mary Boulanger; Michelle Turner; Mattea E. Miller; Anna Nguyen; Karol Szczepanek; Rahul Shenolikar; Josephine L. Feli...
• Keywords: Needs assessment; Receipt

Background: Newer therapies prolong survival for patients with lung cancer. Beyond extending survival, the needs of cancer (LC) survivors are poorly described. Methods: We conducted a single-institution assessment survey LC alive ≥1 year from diagnosis. Needs were rated on 5-point Likert scale 4 domains (physical, social, emotional, and medical). Multiple regression models identified demographic or treatment characteristics associated more in each category. A subset analysis metastatic was performed. Results: Of 360 approached, 235 surveys completed. Among completed respondents, median age 69 years; most female (62%), married (71%), White (74%); 41% had stage IV Finding support resources (34%) common medical need. Fatigue (70%), sleep disturbance (60%), memory concentration (57.5%), weakness (54%), trouble breathing (51%) physical affecting than half respondents. The social need managing daily activities (42%). Emotional highly prevalent, 79% respondents reporting fear recurrence 74.5% living uncertainty. that receipt multiple lines systemic therapy lower household income higher needs. Younger having greater number emotional Similar results found disease at Conclusions: diverse across domains. Several clinical factors independently numbers patient-reported Our study identifies critical gaps survivorship care all stages highlights areas future intervention.