Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) represents a common health issue in the elderly
population. Nevertheless, the paucity of large, well-conducted prospective trials makes it …

Lung Cancer in Elderly Patients: An Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End
Results Database Page 1 Lung Cancer in Elderly Patients: An Analysis of the Surveillance …

Background: Very few population based results have been presented for survival after
resection for lung cancer. The purpose of this study was to present long term survival after …

BACKGROUND: Long-term outcomes and processes of care in patients undergoing
pulmonary resection for lung cancer may vary by surgeon type. Associations between …

Objective: Few published reports have examined the incidence and outcomes for patients
with carcinoid lung tumors. The aim of the current study was to explore incidence, type of …

Due to the aging of the general population, elderly patients will become a large percentage
of the cases of non-small cell lung cancer to be treated. Implementing preoperative …

Background We reviewed the population-based treatment patterns and outcomes for elderly
patients with stage I non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated from 2004 to 2012 …

Background: There is considerable variability in reported postoperative mortality and risk
factors for mortality after surgery for lung cancer. Population-based data provide unbiased …

OBJECTIVES Trends in lung cancer surgery may reveal potential for improvement and are
important for planning by care providers. METHODS Using data from the Cancer Registry of …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors associated with morbidity and
mortality after pneumonectomy in non-small cell lung cancer patients. Methods The study …