%0 Journal Article
%T Assessment of Quality of Life among Lung Cancer Patients in Pakistan Utilizing the EORTC QLQ-C13 Tool
%A Madeeha Malik
%A Nida Nadeem
%A Qudsia Rafique
%A Azhar Hussain
%A Ayisha Hashmi
%J Archive of International Journal of Cancer and Allied Science
%@ 3108-4834
%D 2023
%V 3
%N 1
%R 10.51847/3soY7U984A
%P 29-34
%X Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. In low-resource nations like Pakistan, multiple barriers such as the lack of routine early detection programs, limited access to therapeutic interventions, financial constraints, insufficient medical infrastructure, and social taboos surrounding the illness collectively intensify the impact of the disease. This study aimed to assess the quality of life of people diagnosed with lung cancer in the context of Pakistan. A descriptive and cross-sectional approach was adopted, using the EORTC QLQ-C13 as a self-reporting instrument. A total of 100 participants were recruited through a convenience sampling approach. Upon completion of the survey, data underwent cleaning, coding, and statistical analysis using SPSS software. Significant variations in quality of life metrics (P ≥ 0.05) emerged across different demographic categories, particularly gender, age, education level, and economic status. Notably, females, individuals under the age of 65 years, and patients from economically disadvantaged groups reported lower quality of life scores. Other demographic characteristics did not show statistically significant differences (P ≥ 0.05). The findings indicated that despite the available knowledge and modern treatment modalities, lung cancer continues to adversely affect the quality of life in various dimensions. Among all symptom domains, pain was the most frequently reported, whereas hemoptysis registered the lowest prevalence. This study emphasizes the need for targeted symptom management, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, and robust psychosocial support systems to help improve the overall quality of life in lung cancer patients in Pakistan.
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