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Addressing these gaps is essential to improve quality of life and reduce psychological distress, particularly in those diagnosed with lung cancer, who face a higher burden of unmet needs than other cancer diagnoses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To explore the needs of older people with lung cancer and their perceptions and experiences of healthcare, social support and daily living in one of Australia\u2019s most culturally diverse communities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A descriptive qualitative study was conducted from January 2023 to May 2024. Eligible participants were aged 70+ with lung cancer. Data collection occurred through face-to-face interviews, which were audio recorded and transcribed. Recruitment concluded after no new themes were identified. Data were analysed thematically and reported using the COREQ checklist.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Seventeen participants (mean age, 80.4), including 10 from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, were interviewed. Four themes, including seven subthemes, were identified. Main themes included: (i) the complexity of ageing, frailty and chronicity in cancer care; (ii) navigating uncertainty: emotional response and adaptive coping; (iii) family as a pillar of functional and emotional support in cancer care and (iv) how health literacy needs shape decision-making and engagement with health services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Older people with lung cancer face multiple unmet needs shaped by ageing, multimorbidity, poor health literacy and psychological distress. 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