[Survival of patients with lung cancer (based on data of the All-Union Center for Cancer Therapy Research)]

The report discusses the results of a sampling survey conducted by the All-Union Center for Research in Efficacy of Neoplasm Treatment. The study was based on the data on 7173 inpatients with lung cancer treated at 38 oncological establishments in the USSR in 1974-1980. Survival was evaluated versus sex, age, stage and treatment modality. Average 5-year survival was 9%, relative survival rate--10%. The scope of therapeutic effort needed to assure maximum survival for each stage was established. The available resources for stepping up the effectiveness of medical help were identified on the basis of relative survival levels.