Relative survival rates for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC):Almost 90% of lung cancers are this type. The National Cancer Institute’s database breaks down the cancers by how far the tumors have spread. These relative survival rates are the average percentages of people who are alive 5 y...
Lung cancer, disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the lungs. Lung cancer was first described in the mid-19th century. In the early 20th century it was considered relatively rare, but by the 21st century it had emerged as a leading cau
In advanced-stage disease, chemotherapy offers modest improvements in survival although rates of overall survival are poor. The overall prognosis for lung cancer is poor when compared with some other cancers. Survival rates for lung cancer are generally lower than those for most cancers, with an ov...
While the majority of lung cancers are associated with tobacco smoking, the fact that not all smokers eventually develop lung cancer suggests that other factors, such as individual genetic susceptibility, may play a role in the causation of lung cancer. Numerous studies have shown that lung cancer...
In the U.S., lung cancer (SCLC, NSCLC)is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Get the facts on lung cancer 7 types, symptoms, causes, treatment, and stages. Learn about treatment options and survival rates for small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lun
What Are the Stages of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer? Staging is a system of classifying cancers based on the extent of the disease. In general, the lower the stage, the better the outlook for remission and survival. In NSCLC, staging is based on the size of the primary tumor, the number...
In the United States and certain other developed countries, decreases in death rates from cancer can beattributedto successes of therapy or prevention. For example, a reduction in the number of deaths due tolung cancerhas been attributed to warnings that have altered cigarette-smoking habits. Thera...
Survival rates vary considerably according to the cancer type. The purpose of this study was to analyze long-term survival trends for cancer types with the highest mortality among AYAs to determine where the greatest burden is and to identify areas for future research. Methods:Using data from ...
We studied the incidence and survival rates for the histological subtypes of non-small-cell lung cancer, using data from the Eindhoven Cancer Registry over the period 1975-94. The proportions with adenocarcinoma and large-cell undifferentiated carcinoma increased from 11% to 21% and from 11% to ...
Adenocarcinoma was significantly associated with shorter survival [HR: 1.73 (95 % CI 1.05, 2.85); p = 0.03]. The majority Moroccan women affected by lung cancer have never smoked (75 %). Environmental exposures, genetic predisposition, hormonal factors, and viral infection may all play a role...