Coping with shortness of breath in lung cancer
Part of Cancer, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a stepped program to help you cope with shortness of breath. It includes education and skills practice to improve your daily comfort and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have non-small cell or small cell lung cancer
- You have at least moderate shortness of breath (like getting winded walking on level ground or up stairs)
- It has been 3 months or longer since your cancer diagnosis, and you are not planning lung cancer surgery
- You get your main cancer care at Mass General Brigham
- You can read and answer questions in English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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