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ABSTRACT: Rationale
Whether histologic subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has an important effect on prognosis after surgery is unknown.Objectives
We hypothesized that we could predict mortality more effectively by integrating precise tumor size and histology rather than relying on conventional staging.Methods
We used the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) registry. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) primary squamous cell or adenocarcinoma; (2) potentially curative surgery, defined as a lobectomy or bilobectomy; (3) lymph node dissection performed; and (4) pathologic stage IA or IB.Measurements and main results
From 1988 to 2000, 7,965 patients were included. For both all-cause and lung cancer-associated mortality, tumor size demonstrated the strongest association (log-rank P < 0.0001 for each). When tumors were small (ConclusionsStaging that takes into account size, histology, late recurrence risk, and patient age is more accurate than the current TNM system and is clinically relevant because improved prediction can facilitate better decisions on the use of adjuvant chemotherapy.
SUBMITTER: Ost D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2258444 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Ost David D Goldberg Judith J Rolnitzky Linda L Rom William N WN
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 20071115 5
<h4>Rationale</h4>Whether histologic subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has an important effect on prognosis after surgery is unknown.<h4>Objectives</h4>We hypothesized that we could predict mortality more effectively by integrating precise tumor size and histology rather than relying on conventional staging.<h4>Methods</h4>We used the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) registry. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) primary squamous cell or adenocarcinoma; (2) poten ...[more]