{"id":9954,"date":"2026-09-07T12:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/?p=9954"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:06:34","slug":"patients-understanding-of-follow-up-post-curative-primary-lung-cancer-surgery-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/2026\/09\/07\/patients-understanding-of-follow-up-post-curative-primary-lung-cancer-surgery-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient's Understanding of Follow-Up Post Curative Primary Lung Cancer Surgery (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of publication:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conference abstract<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author(s):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barton P.W.J.; King M.; *Wassell E.; *McAdam J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Citation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Conference: 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer. Barcelona Spain. 20(10 Supplement 1) (pp S872), 2025. Date of Publication: 01 Oct 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abstract:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduction: Follow up is an important part of patient care post primary lung cancer resection due to the possibility of cancer recurrence or the development of a new primary lung cancer. We aim to explore post operative patient's with a lung cancer understanding of follow-up and how we can implement and support this practice. Method(s): Between 01\/08\/2023 and 31\/08\/2023 every curative intent surgical patient was given a questionnaire to complete whilst attending follow-up clinics. This was rolled out over three UK thoracic surgical centers\/Diagnostic centers and targeted patients with lung cancer undergoing follow-up post curative primary lung cancer surgery (excluding carcinoids, recurrence). 148\/155 questionnaires were returned, collecting information on demographics, smoking status, operation performed, follow-up period post-surgery and patient understanding of follow-up. The responses were collated, compared and interpreted by the authors. Result(s): 148\/155 (96%) patients responded. 62% female, 36% male. 80% Ex-smokers, Lobectomy most common operation 64%. 97% of patients' aware follow-up was required, and 72% identified that this would be for 5 years. 68% knew their diagnosis prior to surgery and 58% their final staging, 9% understood TNM. 58% knew their lung cancer nurse specialist (LCNS) and 54% when radiological investigations would be performed. 57% recall being given advice on improving their health and wellbeing, from (LCNS) 30%. 45% recalled a healthcare professional discussing recurrence. 34% knew the potential signs and symptoms of recurrence. Conclusion(s): This study has identified a gap in patients' knowledge and understanding of follow-up: The necessity of followup; TNM stage relevant to individuals; Schedule and frequency of radiological tests; Signs and symptoms suggestive of lung cancer recurrence. The development of a information leaflet patients with lung cancer by LCNS aims to address this need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DOI:<\/strong> 10.1016\/j.jtho.2025.09.1691<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Type of publication: Conference abstract Author(s): Barton P.W.J.; King M.; *Wassell E.; *McAdam J. Citation: Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Conference: 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer. Barcelona Spain. 20(10 Supplement 1) (pp S872), 2025. 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