{"id":17875,"date":"2026-09-01T19:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/?p=17875"},"modified":"2026-07-25T19:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T19:55:22","slug":"how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"How Home Care Supports Charlotte Seniors Undergoing Lung Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lung cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally exhausting, especially for older adults who are dealing with fatigue, shortness of breath, or multiple appointments each week. In Charlotte, families often find that even everyday tasks become harder when treatment days and recovery days start to take over the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home care helps make that season more manageable. By stepping in with practical daily support and a steady presence, caregivers give seniors more room to rest, recover, and focus on treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What You Will Learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How home care supports seniors on treatment and recovery days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways caregivers help with personal care, meals, and hydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why housekeeping and transportation reduce daily strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How companionship and observation support families during cancer care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/467-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Smiling caregiver comforting an older man seated in a wheelchair at home.\" class=\"wp-image-17879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/467-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/467-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/467-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/467.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Personal_Care_on_Low-Energy_Days\" title=\"Personal Care on Low-Energy Days\">Personal Care on Low-Energy Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Meals_and_Hydration_Support\" title=\"Meals and Hydration Support\">Meals and Hydration Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Light_Housekeeping_That_Keeps_Home_Comfortable\" title=\"Light Housekeeping That Keeps Home Comfortable\">Light Housekeeping That Keeps Home Comfortable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Transportation_to_Treatment_and_Follow-Up_Visits\" title=\"Transportation to Treatment and Follow-Up Visits\">Transportation to Treatment and Follow-Up Visits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Emotional_Comfort_and_Companionship\" title=\"Emotional Comfort and Companionship\">Emotional Comfort and Companionship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Watching_for_Changes_and_Supporting_Families\" title=\"Watching for Changes and Supporting Families\">Watching for Changes and Supporting Families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-home-care-supports-charlotte-seniors-undergoing-lung-cancer-treatment\/#Make_Lung_Cancer_Care_More_Manageable_at_Home\" title=\"Make Lung Cancer Care More Manageable at Home\">Make Lung Cancer Care More Manageable at Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Care_on_Low-Energy_Days\"><\/span><strong>Personal Care on Low-Energy Days<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When energy is low, bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the restroom can feel like too much. <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/why-personalized-care-plans-help-charlotte-seniors-maintain-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home care helps seniors maintain dignity and comfort<\/a> without pushing them beyond their limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caregivers can help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bathing or shower support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dressing and grooming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toileting and safe mobility around the home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle pacing so the senior does not become overly tired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This kind of help is especially valuable on treatment days or when symptoms are stronger than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/05\/18-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"Caregiver serving meals and supporting older adults during assisted living dining activities.\" class=\"wp-image-17839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/05\/18-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/05\/18-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/05\/18-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/05\/18.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meals_and_Hydration_Support\"><\/span><strong>Meals and Hydration Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancer treatment can make eating difficult, whether from poor appetite, nausea, or general fatigue. Home care can help keep nutrition and hydration from falling through the cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caregivers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare simple meals and snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage fluids throughout the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with cleanup so the kitchen stays manageable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support mealtimes that fit the senior\u2019s energy level and preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When meals are easier to manage, seniors are more likely to keep their strength up during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/468-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Caregiver serving a meal and speaking with an older man at home.\" class=\"wp-image-17880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/468-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/468-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/468-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/468.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_Housekeeping_That_Keeps_Home_Comfortable\"><\/span><strong>Light Housekeeping That Keeps Home Comfortable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clean, uncluttered home makes it easier to rest and move safely. But laundry, dishes, and daily tidying can pile up fast when treatment leaves someone worn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home care can assist with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Light laundry and changing bed linens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wiping counters and washing dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tidying living spaces and clearing pathways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping commonly used areas comfortable and safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tasks may seem small, but they can make a big difference in <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/resources\/how-in-home-care-can-provide-relief-during-cancer-care-or-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how manageable home life feels during cancer care.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_to_Treatment_and_Follow-Up_Visits\"><\/span><strong>Transportation to Treatment and Follow-Up Visits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frequent appointments are part of lung cancer care, and getting there can be exhausting. A trusted caregiver can make those trips less stressful and more predictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home care can help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing transportation to oncology visits, scans, labs, and follow-ups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping the senior get ready to leave on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering a calm, familiar presence before and after appointments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This support helps reduce the strain on family members who may be juggling work, school, and other responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/465-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Older man wearing a face mask and holding his chest in discomfort.\" class=\"wp-image-17877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/465-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/465-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/465-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/465.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Comfort_and_Companionship\"><\/span><strong>Emotional Comfort and Companionship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment days are hard, but recovery days can be hard too. Having someone familiar in the home can ease anxiety, loneliness, and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A caregiver can provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friendly conversation and companionship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help passing the time with quiet activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouragement on difficult days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reassuring presence that makes home feel less stressful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many families, this emotional support is just as important as the practical help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Senior-independence-5-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Older couple looking at a tablet together at a kitchen table.\" class=\"wp-image-17866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Senior-independence-5-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Senior-independence-5-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Senior-independence-5-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/Senior-independence-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watching_for_Changes_and_Supporting_Families\"><\/span><strong>Watching for Changes and Supporting Families<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When someone is going through cancer treatment, small changes can matter. Families may not always notice when a loved one is more tired, eating less, or having a difficult day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home care can help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noticing changes in energy, mood, appetite, or function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping families informed about concerns that may need attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping reduce the pressure on family caregivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing reassurance that someone is there and paying attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That extra layer of support helps families feel less alone during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q<\/strong>: How can Always Best Care help Charlotte seniors during lung cancer treatment?<br><strong>A<\/strong>: Always Best Care can help with personal care, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and companionship when lung cancer treatment makes daily life more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q<\/strong>: Can home care help on both treatment days and recovery days?<br><strong>A<\/strong>: Yes. Caregivers can support seniors before and after appointments, and they can also help when fatigue or side effects make recovery days harder at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q<\/strong>: Why is meal support important during lung cancer treatment?<br><strong>A<\/strong>: Treatment can affect appetite and energy, so help with meals and hydration can support strength and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q<\/strong>: Does home care include transportation to appointments?<br><strong>A<\/strong>: Yes. Caregivers can help provide transportation to oncology appointments, scans, labs, and follow-up visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q<\/strong>: How does home care help family caregivers?<br><strong>A<\/strong>: It lightens the daily workload, offers reassurance that someone is there to help, and gives families more time to focus on being supportive rather than managing everything alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Home-care-for-cancer-patients-1024x569.png\" alt=\"9. Smiling woman embracing a loved one wearing a headscarf at home.\" class=\"wp-image-17894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Home-care-for-cancer-patients-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Home-care-for-cancer-patients-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Home-care-for-cancer-patients-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Home-care-for-cancer-patients.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Lung_Cancer_Care_More_Manageable_at_Home\"><\/span><strong>Make Lung Cancer Care More Manageable at Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your loved one in Charlotte is going through lung cancer treatment, home care can help make each day safer, calmer, and more manageable. With support for personal care, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and companionship, seniors can conserve energy for what matters most: healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Always Best Care of Charlotte to learn how a customized home care plan can support your family through treatment and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Always Best Care of Charlotte<\/a> at (336) 270-4352 to learn more and schedule your free consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Markdown-August-2026_-How-Home-Care-Supports-Charlotte-Seniors-Undergoing-Lung-Cancer-Treatment.docx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/07\/Markdown-August-2026_-How-Home-Care-Supports-Charlotte-Seniors-Undergoing-Lung-Cancer-Treatment.docx.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link to the markdown version of this blog. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lung cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally exhausting, especially for older adults who are dealing with fatigue, shortness of breath, or multiple appointments each week. 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