ArticleGeneral thoracic and cardiovascular surgery2025
Analysis of the changes in health-related quality of life and employment status after surgery in patients with lung cancer: a single-center longitudinal study.
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- Surgical Interval as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complications After Repeated Lung Cancer Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Annals of thoracic surgery short reports · 2026Article
- Return-To-Work and Working Status After Surgery for Gastric and Esophageal Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study.Annals of gastroenterological surgery · 2026Article
- Clinical research advances in thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology in 2025: a panoramic narrative review.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Review
- Association between Inpatient Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity and Functional Recovery following Lung Resection for Neoplastic Lung Diseases.Progress in rehabilitation medicine · 2026Article
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objectiveThis study analyzed the changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and employment status of patients undergoing lung cancer surgery in Japan.
methodsThis was a single-center, prospective study on patients who underwent lung anatomical resection. The eligible patients completed self-reported HRQOL and employment surveys at baseline and 6 and 12 months postoperatively. HRQOL was assessed using questionnaires including the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and EORTC QLQ and Lung Cancer module and additional social engagement and work-related stress evaluation tools.
resultsIn total, 93 patients completed the baseline survey, and 80 provided survey data at 6 months postoperatively. The HRQOL scores of several factors significantly declined immediately after the surgery and then gradually improved. The EORTC global health score, which represents overall health status, returned to baseline levels at 12 months postoperatively. However, symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, and coughing did not return to baseline levels at 12 months postoperatively. Approximately 68% of the patients who were employed preoperatively continued to work at 12 months postoperatively.
conclusionsLung cancer surgery significantly affected the HRQOL and employment status of the patients within the first 6 months after surgery. For patients who decide to return to work before full recovery of QOL, we consider the need for enhanced support to assist them as they can reintegrate into work and activities of daily living.
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