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Experimental Metastasis Assay
Published on: August 24, 2010
Pulmonary metastasis
1Thoracic Oncology Program, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.
Objectives:
To provide a review of pulmonary-specific pathophysiology and pulmonary metastasis-related information regarding diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, signs and symptoms, treatment, and nursing implications.
Data Sources:
Research studies, review papers, and case reports pertaining to pulmonary metastasis.
Conclusions:
Several site-specific mechanisms of metastasis may begin to explain why the lungs are a common metastatic site. There are circumstances when pulmonary metastases can be either surgically removed or treated with combined modalities, resulting in prolonged survival.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Metastatic disease may be treated aggressively; for some patients, this can result in prolonged survival while maintaining reasonable quality of life. A useful basic resource for obtaining a pulmonary history is provided. Key points regarding symptom management and patient education also are discussed.
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