title: Palliative care in lung cancer.
abstract: Advancements in the surgical and medical treatment of lung cancer have resulted in more favorable short-term survival outcomes. After initial treatment, lung cancer requires continued surveillance and follow-up for long-term side effects and possible recurrence. The integration of quality palliative care into routine clinical care of patients with lung cancer after surgical intervention is essential in preserving function and optimizing quality of life through survivorship. An interdisciplinary palliative care model can effectively link patients to the appropriate supportive care services in a timely fashion. This article describes the role of palliative care for patients with lung cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Population Sciences, Nursing Research and Education, City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA. bferrell@coh.org
authors.forename: Betty
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ferrell
authors.forename: Marianna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Koczywas
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Grannis
authors.forename: Annie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000601:surgery; D018700:Pleurodesis; D011788:Quality of Life; D015607:Stents; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy; D013908:Thoracotomy