Article

Lung cancer remains a challenging disease with high morbidity and mortality
despite targeted therapy. Symptom burden related to cancer impairs quality of
life and functional status in patients with lung cancer and in survivors.
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been recognized as an effective, noninvasive
intervention for patients with chronic respiratory disease.
It is well
established that pulmonary rehabilitation benefits patients with chronic
obstruction pulmonary disease through improved exercise capacity and symptoms.
Evidence is increasing that the benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation can be
applied to patients with lung cancer. Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation has
made its way as a cornerstone of integrated care for patients with lung cancer.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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