In a nutshell This study looked at whether a person’s age can alter the effectiveness of chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer that has been surgically removed. Some background One of the most common treatment options for patients with non-small cell lung cancer is surgery. Despite the removal of their tumors, it is often found that...
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In a nutshell The authors evaluated the factors associated with improved outcomes in patients with lung cancer treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Some background Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a type of radiotherapy used to treat lung cancer. With SBRT, a beam of radiation is focused directly on the tumor,...
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In a nutshell The authors evaluated the safety and efficacy of combining three different types of treatment in non-small-cell lung cancer. Some background Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for the majority (80%) of lung cancers. Surgery is the typical treatment, however patient outcomes are typically poor without a second...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the association between the lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR) in patients' blood and their lung cancer outcome. Some background Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Despite improvements in treatment outcomes are still quite poor. Therefore early detection and treatment is...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether a specific hormone could predict patients who would experience complications after lung cancer surgery. Some background B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a hormone produced by the heart when it is under pressure or over-worked and is commonly used to determine the risk of heart failure....
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