Indicators related to lung cancer recurrence, metastases and survival can inform treatment of patients

A new study describes prognostic factors for lung cancer spread and recurrence, as well as subsequent risk of death from the disease. The researchers estimated risks of metastasis and recurrence for surgically-treated (stage IA-IIIA) and non-surgically treated patients (stage IIIB-IV). The investigators observed that regardless of cancer stage, grade, or type of lung cancer, patients in the study were more likely to have distant metastasis than local recurrence. The experts noted that their estimates are likely applicable to the general population. Read more here.