Current medical and surgical management of lung cancer
<p>Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and a leading cause of cancer related deaths accounting for 1.8 million deaths worldwide in 2018 [1]. In recent years, the investigation and management of lung cancer has significantly changed with emerging evidence that rapid investigat...
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Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research - Peertechz Publications,
2021-04-21.
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| Summary: | <p>Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and a leading cause of cancer related deaths accounting for 1.8 million deaths worldwide in 2018 [1]. In recent years, the investigation and management of lung cancer has significantly changed with emerging evidence that rapid investigations may improve survival. For example, the randomised controlled trial, LungBOOST compared conventional diagnosis and staging to endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) following staging Computer Tomography (CT). </p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/2455-2968.000137 |