Staging and surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Despite current advances in diagnosis, staging, and treatment, carcinoma of the lung remains the leading cause of death from cancer in both men and women. Non-small cell lung cancer represents approximately 80% of all new lung cancer cases; however, only one-third of these cases will undergo surgica...

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Published in:Surgical Oncology 1998-07, Vol.7 (1), p.25-43
Main Authors: Alpard, Scott K., Zwischenberger, Joseph B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Carcinoma
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung - pathology
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung - surgery
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Lung
Lung Neoplasms - pathology
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
Lymph Nodes - pathology
Male
Neoplasm Staging - methods
Non-small cell lung cancer
Palliative Care
Pneumonectomy
Pulmonary Surgical Procedures
Staging
Thoracic oncology
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Summary:Despite current advances in diagnosis, staging, and treatment, carcinoma of the lung remains the leading cause of death from cancer in both men and women. Non-small cell lung cancer represents approximately 80% of all new lung cancer cases; however, only one-third of these cases will undergo surgical resection for tumor control. This article reviews the evaluation, latest re-visions in staging, and surgical management of non-small cell lung cancer.
ISSN:0960-7404
1879-3320
DOI:10.1016/S0960-7404(98)00021-8