Patient's Participation in Lung Cancer Surgical Treatment: The Role of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Advocacy

Abstract

Lung cancer significantly affects patients' physical health and emotional well-being, with survival rates remaining low despite advancements in treatment. While traditional clinical trials often overlook patient experiences, the focus is shifting toward patient-centered care, emphasizing patient-reported outcomes. This article highlights the growing importance of these groups and the need for integrating innovative technologies to improve patient support and communication especially in the surgical setting, where still the concept of advocacy has not yet been widely adopted.

Keywords: Health-related quality of life; Patient-reported outcomes; Patients advocacy; Thoracic surgery.