Predictive biochemical-markers for the development of brain metastases from lung cancer: clinical evidence and future directions.

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BACKGROUND: Brain metastases are a common complication of patients with lung cancer and lung cancer is one of the most common causes of brain metastases. The occurrence of brain metastases is associated with poor prognosis and high morbidity, even after intensive multimodal therapy. Therefore, identifying lung cancer patients with who are at high risk of developing brain metastases and applying effect...

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