Abstract:Background: OM-NSCLC represents a distinct prognostic group within stage IV lung cancer. An increase in overall survival (OS) has been suggested with ablative (surgery or radiotherapy) therapy. We performed an analysis of clinical factors influencing outcome in a series of patients ( pts) with OM-NSCLC treated in a tertiary hospital. Methods: OM-NSCLC pts (defined as ≤3 metastatic lesions at diagnosis) diagnosed between Jan-2012 and Dec-2016 were included in the analysis. Median OS was calculated with the Kapl… Show more
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