Impact of pre-radiation therapy quality of life in lung cancer survival: a prospective, intention-to-treat, multicenter study.

J M Nieto-Guerrero GómezG P Silva VegaJ CacicedoB D Delgado LeónD Herrero RiveraJ M Praena FernándezE Rivin Del CampoM J Ortiz GordilloJosé Luis López Guerra

Published in: Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (2020)

Pre-radiation therapy scores on RF, EF, and PF and symptoms like appetite loss, dysphagia, and constipation were associated with the risk of mortality. This information could be added to other prognostic factors to guide our treatment decisions.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
prognostic factors
radiation induced
weight loss
risk factors
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
sleep quality
health information
coronary artery disease
body weight
replacement therapy