Lung - Cancer

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Evolutionary Characterization of Lung Cancer Metastasis

May 21, 2026 | Akshay PatelSilver Contributor

This study provides an in-depth molecular and evolutionary analysis of lung cancer progression, with a particular focus on the mechanisms driving metastatic spread. Using advanced genomic and transcriptomic approaches, the authors identify key molecular pathways...

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Right Basilar Segmental Autologous Lung Transplantation With Carinal Reconstruction for Central Lung SCC

September 24, 2026 | Akshay PatelSilver Contributor

This case report describes a 75-year-old patient with a centrally located squamous cell carcinoma extending from the carina to the right intermediate bronchus and the superior segment of the lower...

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An STS General Thoracic Surgery Database Analysis of the Association Between LN Dissection and Chylothorax

September 24, 2026 | Akshay PatelSilver Contributor

This Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database analysis found that postoperative chylothorax risk increases with the extent of lymph-node dissection during pulmonary resection. Although uncommon, chylothorax was associated...

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The Beat With Joel Dunning Ep. 173: Uniportal Robotics in the UAE

September 10, 2026 | Joel DunningGold ContributorSilver Commentor

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Taj Mohammed Fiyaz Chowdhry, a consultant thoracic surgeon at Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah, UAE, about uniportal robotics in the...

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Tumor Mutational Burden as a Predictor of Immune-Related Adverse Events in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Receiving Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Brief Report

September 3, 2026 | Akshay PatelSilver Contributor

High tumor mutational burden (TMB) predicts not only response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) but also immune-related toxicity. In this single-center cohort of...

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Long-Term Cancer Risk Associated With Lung Nodules Observed on Low-Dose Screening CT Scans

January 10, 2020 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

Benign-appearing lung nodules identified on screening CTs are associated with an increased risk of lung cancer diagnosis 4 to 8 and 8 to 11 years after the scan (RRs 1.9...

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County-Level Variations in Receipt of Surgery for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in the United States

December 18, 2019 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

Performance of curative surgery for early stage cancer varied considerably among counties in the US, and was related to socioeconomic factors, availability of surgeons, and non-metropolitan status.

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Year in Review: Lung Cancer

November 7, 2019 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

This brief overview of recently presented improvements in lung cancer therapy highlights the substantial benefits of newer chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens that are transforming the outlooks of many patients with...

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Incidence, Management, and Outcomes of Intraoperative Catastrophes During Robotic Pulmonary Resection

October 24, 2019 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

This multiinstitutional study including advocates of robotic lung resection identified a 1.9% incidence of intraoperative castrophes, most commonly pulmonary arterial bleeding. Patients at risk had lower FEV1%, higher clinical stage,...

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High-Risk Factors for Recurrence of Stage I Lung Adenocarcinoma

October 24, 2019 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

This analysis of data from the JCOG0201 trial identified factors that place patients at increased risk for recurrence after lobectomy for stage I adenocarcinoma. They include visceral pleural invasion, vascular...

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Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Lung Cancer Incidence, and Cancer Mortality in Male Smokers

October 21, 2019 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

Better cardiorespiratory fitness as quantified by treadmill exercise testing was associated with a substantially decreased likelihood of lung cancer in former smokers (77% reduction in very fit) and reduced mortality...

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Comparison of Pulmonary Segmentectomy and Lobectomy: Safety Results of a Randomized Trial

September 27, 2019 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

Interesting to see the long term curative results of this randomized controlled trial.

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Prediction of Response to Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Patients With Non-small-cell Lung Cancer by Electronic Nose Analysis of Exhaled Breath

September 20, 2019 | Mark FergusonBronze Contributor

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. In this study, breath prophiles were collected from 143 patients and a single biomarker profile was created that detected...

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