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Background In the U.S., lung cancer accounts for 14% of cancer diagnoses and 28% of cancer deaths annually. Since no cure exists for advanced lung cancer, the main treatment goal is to prolong survival. Chemotherapy regimens produce side effects with different profiles. Coupling this with individual patient’s preferred side effects could result in patient-centered choices leading to better treatment...