Various recurrence dynamics for non-small cell lung cancer depending on pathological stage and histology after surgical resection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although there are numerous postoperative surveillance guidelines for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), most guidelines recommend the same protocol for patients with different recurrence dynamics. In this study, we investigated the recurrence dynamics of NSCLC patients according to their clinical factors.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the data from NSCLC patients who underwent complete resection between 2007 and 2017. Recurrence dynamics were estimated using the hazard rate and displayed with kernel smoothing method according to tumor stage, sex, and histology.

Results

During the period, a total of 6,012 patients were enrolled: 3,687 (61.3%) in stage I, 1,194 (19.9%) in stage II, and 1,131 (18.8%) in stage III. The highest recurrence hazard rate was

SUBMITTER: Yun JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9359948 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature