Small Cell Lung Cancer
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References
- U.S. Food and Drugs Administration. Alert for Healthcare Professionals: Iressa (gefitinib).
- Fehrenbacher L. A Phase II, multicenter, randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety bevacizumab in combination with either chemotherapy (docetaxel or pemetrexed) or erlotinib hydrochloride compared with chemotherapy alone for treatment of recurrent or refractory NSCLC. Proceedings from the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology. Atlanta, GA. June...
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Although lung cancer accounts for only 15% of all newly-diagnosed cancers in the United States, it is the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. men... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
OverviewLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and worldwide. Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for 85% of cases.Lung cancer... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAlberg AJ, Ford JG, Samet JM; American College of Chest Physicians. Epidemiology of lung cancer: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung cancer is unlikely to produce symptoms until the disease is advanced. When symptoms develop, they may result from the lung tumor itself, from... Read more »
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Complications
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SystemsIn lung cancer, the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis is a major factor in determining how to treat the cancer, and how long the... Read more »
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