Predictors of health-related quality of life after lung cancer surgery

Algaeed, Saffana Khalid H (2024). Predictors of health-related quality of life after lung cancer surgery. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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Abstract

Globally, lung cancer is the leading cause of death. Surgical removal of a primary non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumour offers a significant chance of cure for those suffering. Additionally, it is anticipated that the introduction of screening programs for lung cancer will result in an increase in survival rates. Therefore, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following surgery has become an important consideration for these patients. However, a considerable number of lung cancer patients who have undergone surgery have not experienced improvement in their breathing afterwards, a condition that can persist for several months following surgery. Computed Tomography (CT) scans of lung cancer patients often demonstrate concurrent emphysema with low attenuation areas (LAAs), the significance of which is unclear. Moreover, sarcopenia is observed in about half of lung cancer patients and is linked to impaired health outcomes and lower survival rates. Identifying the predictors of postoperative HRQOL decline

Type of Work:	Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)
Award Type:	Doctorates > Ph.D.
Supervisor(s):	Supervisor(s) Email ORCID Naidu, Babu UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Thickett, David UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
Licence:	All rights reserved
College/Faculty:	Colleges > College of Medicine and Health
School or Department:	Institute of Inflammation and Ageing
Funders:	Other
Other Funders:	Saudi cultural bureau in London, King Saud University
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RD Surgery
URI:	http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/15496

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