Cancer Stigma, Distress, and Cancer Coping in Relation to the Quality of Life Among Patients with Lung Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background/Objectives: Patients with lung cancer often experience impaired quality of life because of symptom burden and psychosocial difficulties. Cancer stigma and distress are associated with poorer quality of life, whereas adaptive coping may support psychological adjustment. This study examined the relationships among cancer stigma, distress, cancer coping, and quality of life and identified factors associated with quality of life in patients with lung cancer.