Long Survival of a Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patient Who Received Maintenance Chemotherapy with Irinotecan
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for approximately 15% of all lung cancers. It is characterized by rapid tumor growth and early metastasis to multiple organs. Response to initial chemotherapy is generally good; however, the ma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2013-11-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/356826 |