Background: Lung cancer traditionally has a high morbidity and mortality rate because of late diagnosis. Use of a tumor board has been noted as one way to improve patient care and quality of life. Objectives: This article aimed to determine the contributions of an oncology nurse navigator (ONN)...

My journey through nursing school at the University of Hawaii Maui College has been the most challenging but, by far, the most memorable adventure of my life. During this short-lived period, I lost my mom, who was also my best friend, to stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Almost three years have...

Lung cancer accounts for more American deaths annually than any other cancer, and the survival rate is low among those diagnosed with advanced-stage disease. Screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT) can help to reduce mortality. CT screening for lung cancer should be performed in the...

Objectives: To investigate perceived stigma and its possible associations with treatment expectations and preferences in newly diagnosed patients with lung cancer. Sample & Setting: 274 patients with lung cancer diagnosed in the previous four months at oncology and respiratory outpatient...