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Evolving treatments and prognosis in Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer: 20 years of progress of novel therapies.
Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - 1 Apr 2025
Satoh Hironori, Okuma Yusuke, Shinno Yuki, Masuda Ken, Matsumoto Yuji, Yoshida Tatsuya, Goto Yasushi, Horinouchi Hidehito, Yamamoto Noboru, Ohe Yuichiro
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BACKGROUND: Advancements in pharmacotherapy, including molecular targeted therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors, have revolutionized the treatment for Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) over the past two decades. However, differences in drug approval timelines across countries raise important questions about their impact on survival rates. This study investigates trends in overall survival (OS),...
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- Humans
- Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
- Lung Neoplasms
- Male
- Female
- Aged
