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ArticleZhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer2018

[Observation - An Favorable Option Forthoracic Dissemination Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma or Squamous Carcinoma].

Ying Chen, Wei Li, Wenfang Tang, Xuening Yang, Wenzhao Zhong

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Article in Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Ying ChenThe Second Medical College of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Wei LiFoshan First People Hospital, Foshan 528000, China.
Wenfang TangGuangdong Provincial Institute of Lung Cancer, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China.
Xuening YangGuangdong Provincial Institute of Lung Cancer, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China.
Wenzhao ZhongThe Second Medical College of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.

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backgroundSurgery was not standard-of-care of patients with advanced lung cancer. However, a serial of retrospective studies demonstrated that thoracic dissemination (M1a) patients could benefit from contraindicated surgery. After non-standard treatment, how should these patients choose following treatment approaches? Herein, we conducted this retrospective study to explore subsequent optimal treatment approaches.

methodsDifferent therapeutic approaches were evaluated by comparing progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), time to treatment interval (TTI) using the Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test. A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used for multivariate analysis.

results141 eligible were enrolled. The median PFS of chemotherapy group, targeted therapy group and observation group were 14.7, 41.0 and 31.0 months, respectively (95%CI: 19.01-26.01; P<0.001). There was no significantly statistically difference between median PFS of targeted group and observation group (P=0.006). The median OS were 39.0, 42.6 and 38.1 months (95%CI: 32.47-45.33; P=0.478). The median PFS and OS of TTI<3 months and TTI ≥3 months were 15.2 months versus 31.0 months (95%CI: 19.01-26.06; P<0.001) and 41.7 months versus 38.7 months (95%CI: 32.47-45.33; P=0.714). Multivariate analyses revealed gender (P=0.027), lymph node status (P=0.036) and initial therapy (P<0.001) were independent prognostic factors for PFS.

conclusionsObservation did not shorten survival of thoracic dissemination patients with lung adenocarcinoma or squamous carcinoma, therefore, it could be an favorable option. But prospective randomized controlled study was needed to confirm its validity.

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AdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma of LungAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Squamous CellDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansLung NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultAdenocarcinomaObservationSquamous carcinomaThoracic dissemination

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