Effect of pre existing respiratory conditions on survival of lung cancer patients: A nationwide population ‐based cohort study

ConclusionHazards of death from lung cancer are significantly increased in cases with pre‐existing lung disease, and worse with longer durations, and with multiple combinations before cancer diagnosis. Patients and physicians should be aware of these meaningful risk/prognostic factors for lung cancer when identifying high‐risk patient groups.

Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Seri Hong, Eun ‐Cheol Park, Tae Hyun Kim, Jeoung A Kwon, Ki‐Bong Yoo, Kyu‐Tae Han, Ji Won Yoo, Sun Jung Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research