Understanding the experiences of lung cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study.
Sally TaylorMelissa StanworthCharlotte EastwoodFabio GomesBinish KhatoonJanelle YorkePublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)
Lung cancer patients were impacted psychologically by changes to care delivery and changes in their personal life. The findings highlight some benefits to remote consultations but the stage of the treatment pathway and illness trajectory should be considered when determining if this is appropriate. Participants felt support from peers, family and friends was limited during the pandemic.