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Lung Cancer
May 2019
May 2019
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Abstract
Lung cancer is the world's leading cause of cancer death. Screening for lung cancer
by low-dose computed tomography improves mortality. Various modalities exist for diagnosis
and staging. Treatment is determined by subtype and stage of cancer; there are several
personalized therapies that did not exist just a few years ago. Caring for the patient
with lung cancer is a complex task. This review provides a broad outline of this disease,
helping clinicians identify such patients and familiarizing them with lung cancer
care options, so they are better equipped to guide their patients along this challenging
journey.