Who treats lung cancer? Results from a global survey
| Autor: | Christine B. Mackay, Prabhakar Chalise, Takefumi Komiya |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
medicine.medical_specialty Lung Neoplasms medicine.medical_treatment Specialty Treatment of lung cancer Systemic therapy Targeted therapy 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Japan Surveys and Questionnaires Pulmonary medicine Pulmonary Medicine Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Lung cancer Physician's Role Pulmonologists Netherlands Clinical Oncology Oncologists Surgeons business.industry Thoracic Surgery medicine.disease 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Family medicine Physical therapy business |
| Zdroj: | Respiratory investigation. 55(5) |
| ISSN: | 2212-5353 |
| Popis: | Background In most Western nations, the medical oncologist plays a significant role in the administration of systemic therapy for lung cancer. In Japan however, treatment for lung cancer has historically been provided by pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons. A comparison of the management of advanced disease between Japan and other nations has not been described. Methods An online, self-administered, international survey was sent to 3907 active members of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Eligible participants were degreed physicians who prescribed systemic agents for adult cancer treatment within the past five years. Results In total, 281 respondents answered the questions regarding management of lung cancer. Thorough analysis demonstrated that pulmonologists play a significant role in Japan and the Netherlands, where the role of oncologic specialists is not well established. Of note, all the respondents from the Netherlands reported that pulmonary medicine primarily manages systemic chemotherapy in stage IV, adjuvant chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. Conclusion We found there are several nations where non-oncologic specialists play a critical role in the systemic treatment of lung cancer. We expect this practice pattern to continue until the global adoption of the oncologic specialty role. |
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