2010 Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Nursing Research Grant
Donna McCarthy Beckett, PhD, RN
Ohio State University College of Nursing
Research Project:
Treating Fatigue and Depression in Lung Cancer Patients
Summary:
Lung cancer patients often experience fatigue and depression. In this pre-clinical study, Dr. McCarthy Beckett aims to better understand the basic biology behind these symptoms. She will also examine how effectively anti-inflammatory and anti-depression medications treat these symptoms, with the hope of improving overall quality of life for lung cancer patients.