Importance of doctor-initiated management of the balance between work and treatment for lung cancer patients: Results of a nationwide survey by the Japan Lung Cancer Society.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

Since the recent development of molecular targeted drugs and immune checkpoint inhibitors has improved lung cancer treatment options and outcomes, supporting patients in balancing work and pharmacotherapy have become even more important in the field of lung cancer treatment. This study sought to identify the current status and roles of doctors in balancing work and treatment for lung cancer patients.

Methods

Patients and doctors were recruited to complete a web-based questionnaire survey by the Japan Lung Cancer Society.

Results

About 287 lung cancer patients and 381 doctors were included in the analysis. About 42.9% of patients responded that "there was no discussion" about their working conditions or work before the initiation of pharmacotherapy, while 2

SUBMITTER: Ikeda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7476847 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature