Living with low muscle mass and its impact throughout curative treatment for lung cancer: A qualitative study.

Nicole K KissAnna UgaldeCarla M PradoLinda DenehyRobin M DalyShankar SivaDavid BallSteve F FraserLara Edbrooke

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Adults with NSCLC with or experiencing muscle loss described a diverse range of experiences regarding treatment. The types of support required were highly individual, highlighting the crucial role of personalised assessment of needs and subsequent intervention.

Keyphrases

small cell lung cancer
randomized controlled trial
skeletal muscle
mental health
replacement therapy
prognostic factors
smoking cessation
brain metastases