Characterization of Dyspnea in Veteran Lung Cancer Survivors Following Curative-Intent Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Dyspnea is highly prevalent in lung cancer survivors following curative-intent therapy. We aimed to identify clinical predictors or determinants of dyspnea and characterize its relationship with functional exercise capacity (EC).

Methods

In an analysis of data from a cross-sectional study of lung cancer survivors at the VA San Diego Healthcare System who completed curative-intent therapy for stage I-IIIA disease ≥1 mo previously, we tested a thorough list of comorbidities, lung function, and lung cancer characteristics. We assessed dyspnea using the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Lung Cancer Module 13 (LC13) and functional EC using the 6-minute walk. We replicated results with the University of California

SUBMITTER: Ha D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7285629 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature