| Lung cancer: the importance of early intervention. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19351101 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Fifteen percent of patients are asymptomatic at diagnosis. Symptoms usually indicate advanced disease. Signs include chronic cough, hemoptysis, wheezing, dyspnea, vague chest pain, hoarseness, pleural effusion, cardiac arrhythmias and bone pain. Significant surgical advances have reduced operational mortality rate. Early detection and surgery can increase survival rates for some patients. |
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Authors:
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Dipak Chandy; George Maguire; Wilbert S Aronow |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Comprehensive therapy Volume: 35 ISSN: 0098-8243 ISO Abbreviation: Compr Ther Publication Date: 2009 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-08 Completed Date: 2009-04-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7605837 Medline TA: Compr Ther Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 18-23 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis, pathology, therapy* Time Factors |
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