Preface

Excerpt

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide. However, if it is found at an early stage before it has spread, we can provide successful treatment for cure in these patients. The diagnosis of NSCLC is often delayed because symptoms often do not appear until the disease is at an advanced stage. Research has shown that using low-dose CT scans to screen people at higher risk of lung cancer can reduce lung cancer-specific death. When a small nodule is found, establishing a tissue diagnosis continues to be a challenge. Navigation bronchoscopy and other techniques have emerged over recent years to improve the diagnostic yield. …