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KMID : 0982820030020010006
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Journal of Lung Cancer
2003 Volume.2 No. 1 p.6 ~ p.9
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Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Completely Resected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Kim Sang-We
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Abstract
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Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths in Korea. Non- small cell lung cancers account for about 80% of these cases. Because the long term survival of patients after a complete resection is poor, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy seems to be a very promising concept. However, studies on postoperative chemotherapy, to date, have been disappointing. Recently, the International Adjuvant Lung Cancer Trial (IALT) reported an absolute 5% statistically significant 5-year survival benefit (p＜0.03). Further studies, which could select patients favored with adjuvant chemotherapy, are necessary.
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KEYWORD
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Non-small cell lung cancer, Adjuvant chemotherapy
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