Can a Lung Transplant Save Advanced Lung Cancer Patients?
A new study published in JAMA points to a potential treatment option for advanced lung cancer patients whose disease is limited to the lungs. All 17 patients who underwent a lung transplant survived one year…
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A new study in JAMA reports that lung transplants may offer a survival benefit for select patients with advanced lung cancer confined to the lungs. All 17 transplant recipients survived one year, compared to an estimated 40.8% without the procedure. The findings are preliminary, based on a small, highly selected group, and longer follow-up is needed before broader conclusions can be drawn.