Are there differences by sex in lung cancer characteristics at diagnosis? -a nationwide study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung cancer causes approximately 25% of all cancer deaths. Despite its relevance, few studies have analyzed differences by sex at the time of diagnosis in terms of symptoms, stage, age or smoking status. We aim to assess if there are differences between men and women on these characteristics at diagnosis.

Methods

We analyzed the Thoracic Tumour Registry (TTR), sponsored by the Spanish Lung Cancer Group using a case-series design. This is a nationwide registry of lung cancer cases which started recruitment in 2016. For each case included, clinicians fulfilled an electronic record registering demographic data, symptoms, exposure to lung cancer risk factors, and treatment received in detail. We compared men and women using descriptive statistics.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ruano-Ravina A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8577975 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature