Publications by authors named "Hiroshi Fuseya"
Purpose: This prospective observational study aimed to explore the influence of physical inactivity during initial chemotherapy on the risk of disability and hospitalization in later life among older patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Patients And Methods: Patients aged 70 or above who were scheduled to receive first-line chemotherapy for newly diagnosed advanced NSCLC were recruited for the study. An electronic pedometer was used to measure daily steps; based on the change rate (cutoff: -12.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to explore how walking ability affects outcomes like disability and hospitalizations in older cancer patients, specifically those with advanced lung cancer.
- Sixty patients aged 70 and above were divided into mobile and less mobile groups based on their walking capacity, assessed through a walking test before treatment.
- Results showed that patients with better walking capacity had a longer duration without disability, shorter hospital stays, and lower medical costs compared to those with reduced walking ability, indicating the importance of maintaining mobility in elderly cancer patients.