Effects of Preoperative Rehabilitation in Patients Resected for Lung Cancer
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of a preoperative rehabilitation program at home in patients resected for lung cancer, comparing a control group (C group) receiving only chest physiotherapy and a rehabilitation group (R group) receiving both a training program at home and chest physiotherapy
• Patients diagnosed for lung cancer (or highly suspicious for cancer tumor) eligible for resection surgery (lobectomy or pneumonectomy)
• Age \> 18 years
• Presence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) stages 2-4 of Gold (forced expiratory volume (FEV )/ forced vital capacity (FVC) \<70%, FEV \<80% of predicted) and Exertional dyspnea stage MMRC (Medical Research Council) \> 1
• Patients must provide written consent
• Member of social security scheme