Change in quality of life of stage IA lung cancer patients after sublobar resection and lobectomy.

Background: Few studies have examined the differential impact of sublobar resection (SL) and lobectomy (L) on quality of life (QoL) during the first postoperative year.

Methods: We used a prospective cohort of Stage IA lung cancer patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) from the Initiative for Early Lung Cancer Research on Treatment. QoL was measured before surgery, and within 4, 6, and 12 months post-surgery using three validated instruments: SF-12 [physical (PCS) and mental health (MCS)], FACT-LCS (lung-cancer-symptoms), and the PHQ-4 (anxiety and depression subscales).

Massage therapy in the breast imaging department: repurposing an ancient anxiety reducing method.

Background: Massage therapy's ability to mitigate breast imaging associated anxiety has not been previously studied. Anxiety is, however, often cited as a harm of screening mammography with few options offered to diminish anxiety other than not screening. Reducing anxiety may improve compliance, and reduce breast cancer mortality and morbidity.

Progression of probable UIP and UIP on HRCT.

Purpose: To determine patterns of progression of probable Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis (UIP).

Methods: This HIPPA compliant, IRB-approved study draws patients from our Fibrosis Registry. All patients with a consensus diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) were included.

Initiative for Early Lung Cancer Research on Treatment: Development of Study Design and Pilot Implementation.

Introduction: To maximize the benefits of computed tomographic screening for lung cancer, optimal treatment for small, early lung cancers is needed. Limiting the extent of surgery spares lung tissue, preserves pulmonary function, and decreases operative time, complications, and morbidities. It also increases the likelihood of resecting future new primary lung cancers.