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Description and Survival of Stage I and II Lung Cancer Patients.

Authors :: Pérez-Martínez O
Vidal-García I
Montero-Martínez C
Provencio M
Ruano-Ravina A
Source :: Archivos de bronconeumologia [Arch Bronconeumol (Engl Ed)] 2018 Aug; Vol. 54 (8), pp. 420-426. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Mar 16.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Introduction: The objective of our study was to describe the characteristics of patients diagnosed with stage I and II lung cancer in the health area of A Coruña (Galicia) and to determine their overall survival according to certain variables.<br />Methods: Retrospective case series in patients diagnosed between January 2011 and December 2015 with stage I and II primary lung cancer with a minimum follow-up of 18 months.<br />Results: 158 patients were included, 99 at stage I, with a median age of 69 years [range 20-90], predominantly men (81%). Adenocarcinoma was the most common histology (52.9%), followed by epidermoid carcinoma (33.1%). Asymptomatic patients (35.9%) presented more frequently in stage I. Median survival was 57 months (95% CI 48.1-65.9), with higher survival among women, patients under 70 years of age, and those who received surgical treatment.<br />Conclusions: Early stage lung cancer in the health area of A Coruña occurs predominantly in men, in advanced age, and with adenocarcinoma histology. Survival was greater among patients with stage I disease, women, individuals aged under 70 years, and those treated surgically. Despite early diagnosis, median survival was less than 5 years.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 SEPAR. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)