Current Overview of Lung Cancer from Pathology, Screening to Treatment

Title:Current Overview of Lung Cancer from Pathology, Screening to Treatment

Volume: 14 Issue: 2

Author(s): Stacey Davidson and Edward Yu*

Affiliation:

• Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, Western University, London Regional Cancer Program, London, Ontario, ON N6A 5W9,Canada

Keywords: Radiotherapy, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung cancer, prognosis, adenocarcinoma.

Abstract: Introduction: Lung cancer is the most prevalent malignancy worldwide and accounts for more cancer-related deaths than any other disease site, despite advances in early detection and management. Radiation therapy is used in the management of all stages of non-small cell lung cancer, including adenocarcinoma in situ/minimally invasive adenocarcinoma, and small cell lung cancer.

Conclusion: This article provides a brief current overview of literature pertaining to the role of radiation therapy in the management of lung cancer.

Cite this article as:

Davidson Stacey and Yu Edward *, Current Overview of Lung Cancer from Pathology, Screening to Treatment, Current Cancer Therapy Reviews 2018; 14 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573394714666180208141456