Non Small Cell Lung Cancer With Bone Metastases

Journal of thoracic oncology.

Non small cell lung cancer with bone metastases.

The prognosis of these patients is poor with a median survival of less than 1 year. In non small cell lung cancer patients nsclc median survival from the time patients develop bone metastasis is classically described being inferior to 6 months. Lung cancer with bone metastases refers to the spread of cancer from the primary original tumor to the bone. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of bone involvement on overall survival and to determine biological and.

About 30 40 of patients affected by non small cell lung cancer nsclc develop during the course of their disease bone metastases. Lung cancer represents the primary cause of cancer related mortality worldwide. The spread of cancer cells occurs either through the bloodstream or lymphatic system a system of fluids vessels and organs that protect the body against foreign invaders. 1 the predominant form of lung cancer is non small cell lung cancer nsclc which metastasizes to bone in 30 to 40 of patients resulting in a very poor prognosis and median survival time measured in months following lesion detection.

Palliative radiotherapy and systemic therapy. We investigated the subcategory of patients having an inaugural skeletal related event revealing nsclc. 2 nsclc bone metastases are mainly osteolytic and.