The surgeon and the oncologist in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Ann Oncol. 2006 May:17 Suppl 5:v94-8. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdj960.

Abstract

A strict collaboration is necessary between the oncologist and the surgeon, both must know the respective problematic and competences and must contribute together to all phases of clinical management of patients affected by NSCLC.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / mortality
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication*
  • Lung Neoplasms / mortality
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Lung Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Medical Oncology / methods*
  • Models, Biological
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Physician's Role*
  • Thoracic Surgery / methods*