Comparing Part-Solid and Pure-Solid Tumors in the TNM Classification of Lung Cancer (Eighth Edition)

Conclusion In the eighth edition of the TNM classification of clinical-T1a-cN0M0 NSCLC, the prognosis of part-solid and pure-solid tumors showed no significant differences. Solid component size of the tumor is considered important prognostic factor in early-stage NSCLC. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - May 29, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yamanashi, Keiji Okumura, Norihito Yamamoto, Yoshiharu Takahashi, Ayuko Nakashima, Takashi Matsuoka, Tomoaki Tags: Original Thoracic Source Type: research