Prognostic role of interstitial pneumonia with or without emphysema in patients with clinical stage I lung cancer

ConclusionsThe presence of emphysema was not an independent prognostic factor for overall survival in patients with clinical stage I lung cancer with interstitial pneumonia. Poor survival of patients with IP and emphysema may be due to the presence of interstitial pneumonia.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research