In a nutshell This analysis was carried out to assess the outcomes of patients who underwent surgery only or surgery and chemotherapy (CT) for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). The authors found that surgery plus CT resulted in better outcomes compared to surgery alone. Some background SCLC is an aggressive type of...
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In a nutshell This study wanted to see how using radiotherapy on the brain impacts patients who have surgery for lung cancer. The study found that by using radiotherapy on the brain, the patients survived longer, and were less likely to have the cancer spread to their brain. Some background Small cell lung cancer is a type of lung cancer that responds...
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In a nutshell This study examined the incidence of pleural effusion in lung cancer patients after treatment with thoracic radiation therapy and identified risk factors associated with it. They concluded that patients treated with 5 Gy of radiation to over 41.5% of the lung were at the greatest risk of developing pleural effusion after treatment. Some...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether the levels of certain cancer markers (CEC and soluble CD146) could predict the outcome for patients with non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing surgery. Some background Markers for a disease are generally proteins which are detected at high levels in one group of patients. These markers can be...
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In a nutshell This large scale analysis looked at the impact of physical activity on cancer mortality. Some background It has long been assumed that the amount of physical activity, along with diet and other lifestyle factors, has an impact on the development and progression of cancer. Studies have shown an increased incidence of cancer diagnoses...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated whether the number of resected lymph nodes is associated with survival rate in patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Some background Lung cancer cells can reach the lymph nodes (small collections of immune cells) around the bronchi (the airway ducts that deliver air to the lungs) and in the area...
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In a nutshell This study compared the efficacy of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) versus stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) in reducing the risk of local recurrence (return of the cancer close to the primary site) in patients with early stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Some background In patients with early stage NSCLC,...
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In a nutshell This trial compared the survival of lung cancer patients, between patients receiving standard radiation therapy and those receiving radiation therapy given on alternative schedules (hyperfractionated or accelerated). Some background This research was prompted by recent findings that suggest a benefit with hyperfractionated or...
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In a nutshell This review analyzed data collected from recent studies, and estimated the effect of smoking cessation after diagnosis on the outcome of lung cancer patients. Some background Smoking is known to increase the risk of developing lung cancer, as well as other life threatening medical conditions. Quitting smoking after the diagnosis of...
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