"It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be": a qualitative study of early stage non-small cell lung cancer patients after treatment.

Objective: While surgical resection is recommended for most patients with early stage lung cancer, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is being increasingly utilized. Provider-patient communication regarding risks/benefits of each approach may be a modifiable factor leading to improved patient-centered outcomes. Our objective was to determine a framework and recommended strategies on how to best communicate with patients with early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the post-treatment setting.

"Even if I Don't Remember, I Feel Better". A Qualitative Study of Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy or Surgery.

Rationale: While surgical resection is recommended for most patients with early stage lung cancer according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, stereotactic body radiotherapy is increasingly being used. Provider-patient communication regarding the risks and benefits of each approach may be a modifiable factor leading to improved patient-centered outcomes.

Objectives: To qualitatively describe the experiences of patients undergoing either surgery or stereotactic body radiotherapy for early stage non-small cell lung cancer.

What happens to patients undergoing lung cancer surgery? Outcomes and quality of life before and after surgery.

Objective: To compare baseline preoperative and 6-month postoperative functional health status and quality of life in patients undergoing lung cancer resection.

Methods: Lung cancer surgery patients from three hospitals were administered the Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) and the Ferrans and Powers' quality-of-life index (QLI) before surgery and 6 months after surgery. Preoperative, intraoperative, hospital stay, and 6-month postoperative clinical data were collected.