The Impact of Comorbidities on Exercise Level after Treatment for Early-Stage Lung Cancer Patients

Exercise is an important factor in the recovery and overall health of lung cancer patients. Lung cancer patients with comorbidities such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, cardiac disease, and vascular disease may experience different changes in exercise levels after treatment compared to patients without these conditions. This study aimed to investigate the exercise level trajectory in patients with and without certain comorbidities and to explore differences between surgical and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) patients.