Palliative care for the cancer patient is a fundamental foundation for the well-being of the sick person.The aim of this study is to review some scientific studies related to palliative care for patients with lung cancer.Thus, a data collection was carried out in the scientific bases Scielo and Medline, with the evaluation criteria of articles written in Portuguese and English, from 2013 to 2018, and with an adult-only approach.Use the articles in English and Portuguese, and delete conducted with children.In this way, the following terms were addressed: Humanistic Theory, as having the main focus on the reduction of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and existential suffering, yet aiming to establish a goal of comprehensive and open communication with the patient and his / her relatives, in order to promote a better quality of life for the individual.In the analysis of Self-Care Theory, Dorothea Orem's Theory was used: the practices of activities initiated and performed by the individual in his own benefit to maintain life and well-being.In the Theory of Human Care, John Watson's Theory was studied, which helps the nurse professional to make the patient's connection to the hospital environment.We also study Martin Heidegger's Theory, which emphasizes caring for something that transcends the simple accompaniment of the patient, and can generate affinity and respect, aiming at promoting a recovery of the dignity of the individual.