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2020 Innovation-Based Optimism for Lung Cancer Outcomes

Erin L Schenk1, Tejas Patil1, Jose Pacheco1

  • 1Division of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA.

The Oncologist
|November 12, 2020
PubMed

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Lung cancer survival is improving due to advances in prevention, screening, and therapies like targeted and immunotherapies. This review details clinical implications for physicians treating all lung cancer stages.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pulmonology
  • Medical Innovations

Background:

  • Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death globally.
  • Recent scientific discoveries are improving patient outcomes.
  • Advances span prevention, screening, diagnostics, and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical implications of recent lung cancer innovations.
  • To provide practical information for practicing physicians and oncologists.
  • To cover current standards in prevention, screening, and therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines.
  • Synthesis of information on imaging, diagnostics, genomics, molecular therapy, and immunotherapy.
  • Focus on practical applications for physicians treating lung cancer.

Main Results:

  • Improved lung cancer survival rates across all histologies and stages.
  • Significant progress in targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
  • Established standards for prevention, screening, and early detection.

Conclusions:

  • Innovations in lung cancer care are leading to better outcomes.
  • Physicians benefit from understanding the clinical implications of these advances.
  • Comprehensive treatment recommendations are available for all lung cancer stages.
Keywords:
Diagnosis and therapyLung cancerPreventionScreening

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