Recent advances in the management of lung cancer
Gavin S Jones, David R Baldwin, Gavin S Jones, David R Baldwin
Abstract
Historically, the prognosis for individuals diagnosed with lung cancer has been bleak. However, the past 10 years have seen important advances in treatment and diagnosis which have translated into the first improvements seen in lung cancer survival. This review highlights the major advances in treatments with curative intent, systemic targeted therapies, palliative care and early diagnosis in lung cancer. We discuss the pivotal research that underpins these new technologies/strategies and their current position in clinical practice.
Keywords: Lung cancer; curative treatment; early diagnosis; lung cancer management; targeted therapies.
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