Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, with 80% to 90% of cases caused by smoking. Small cell lung cancer accounts for 20% of all cases, and is usually treated with chemotherapy. Adenocarcinoma is the main non-small cell pathology, and is treated initially with surgery. METHODS AND OUTCOMES: We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects …

Authors

Neville AJ; Kuruvilla MS

Journal

Clinical evidence, Vol. 2010, ,

ISSN

1462-3846

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Alan Neville

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 3202 Clinical sciences 3211 Oncology and Carcinogenesis

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung Cranial Irradiation Humans Lung Neoplasms Small Cell Lung Carcinoma