PRELIMINARY DATA OF AN EARLY PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAMME IN SURGICALLY TREATED LUNG CANCER PATIENTS

Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer. Surgery appears to be the most effective treatment in early stage although it has important impact on quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), both before and after surgery, could reduce symptoms and morbidity and improve exercise capacity, pulmonary function and quality of life. Aim. Assess the efficacy of a pre and post-operative PR programme (PUREAIR) for lung cancer patients on exercise capacity and quality of life