ResearchBib Share Your Research, Maximize Your Social Impacts
Sign for Notice Everyday Sign up >> Login

Personalized Therapy in the Management of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Journal: Austin Journal of Cancer and Clinical Research (Vol.2, No. 5)

Publication Date:

Authors : ; ;

Page : 1-2

Keywords : Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; Pemetrexed; Maintenance; Adenocarcinoma;

Source : Downloadexternal Find it from : Google Scholarexternal

Abstract

Lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States for years, and since 1988, it has become the number-one cause of cancer death among women. An estimated 222,520 new cases of lung cancer are expected in 2010, and 157,300 deaths due to this disease are expected to occur, roughly 28% of all cancer deaths. She is a 64 female lady, a known case of Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, where she received concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, followed by maintenance Chemotherapy for almost 10 months. She achieved a very good Response rate, plus survival benefit together with improving quality of life.

Last modified: 2016-07-04 19:59:28