Lepidic-Type Lung Adenocarcinomas: Is It Safe to Observe for Growth Prior to Treating?

CONCLUSIONS: Nodal involvement is relatively uncommon in early-stage LPAs but steadily increases with tumor size and is associated with dramatically worse survival. This data can be used to inform treatment decisions when evaluating LPA patients.PMID:38490310 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.03.003

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lye-Yeng Wong Irmina A Elliott Douglas Z Liou Leah M Backhus Natalie S Lui Joseph B Shrager Mark F Berry Source Type: research