Treatable traits in lung cancer: A scoping review

Lung cancer is the most common cancer globally. Individuals with lung cancer experience symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, and cough. Studies have found that these symptoms can occur at any time during the course of the disease and, in some cases, may persist into the post-treatment phase. Symptom management is, therefore, an essential component of lung cancer care, as untreated symptoms may lead to worse health outcomes and poor quality of life. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the treatable traits model and its potential application to the care of patients with lung cancer. To translate the treatable traits model into clinically relevant actions, it is necessary to establish a systematic evidence base on how lung cancer symptoms are identified, measured, and managed. This review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the various cancer symptoms that can be considered treatable traits, and how they can be identified and treated.