Dong Xue1, Amy P Abernethy. 1. Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, PR China. xuedong123321@yahoo.cn
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: One of the most common symptoms for lung cancer patients, dyspnea, can seriously impact patients' quality of life. RECENT FINDINGS: Alongside conventional disease-focused approaches in lung cancer treatment, notably surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, physicians and researchers alike are increasingly attending to symptom control and seeking to evaluate the effectiveness of available interventions in mitigating symptoms. SUMMARY: This study reviews several interesting advances in the area of dyspnea with respect to symptom assessment and management.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: One of the most common symptoms for lung cancerpatients, dyspnea, can seriously impact patients' quality of life. RECENT FINDINGS: Alongside conventional disease-focused approaches in lung cancer treatment, notably surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, physicians and researchers alike are increasingly attending to symptom control and seeking to evaluate the effectiveness of available interventions in mitigating symptoms. SUMMARY: This study reviews several interesting advances in the area of dyspnea with respect to symptom assessment and management.
Authors: Joshua Bauml; Andrew Haas; Charles B Simone; Susan Q Li; Roger B Cohen; Corey J Langer; Jun J Mao Journal: Integr Cancer Ther Date: 2016-04-24 Impact factor: 3.279