Second Complete Remission of Relapsed Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Following Retreatment

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer related deaths. Most patients were presented with advanced disease at the time of diagnosis. In advanced NSCLC, it is almost impossible to anticipate complete remission by using only cytotoxic chemotherapy or molecularly targeted agen...

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Published in:Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases 2012, 72(4), 327, pp.381-385
Main Authors: Yoo, Su Jin, Lee, Jeong Eun, Jung, Sun Young, Park, Dong Il, Park, Myoung Rin, Park, Hee Sun, Jung, Sung Soo, Kim, Ju Ock, Kim, Sun Young
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Language:English
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Summary:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer related deaths. Most patients were presented with advanced disease at the time of diagnosis. In advanced NSCLC, it is almost impossible to anticipate complete remission by using only cytotoxic chemotherapy or molecularly targeted agents. In our case, two patients were diagnosed as advanced NSCLC and received chemotherapy. They achieved complete response (CR). After finishing treatment, disease recurred. They were retreated with the same regimens and achieved second CR. Until now, they have received each regimen, continuously, and the CR state has been maintained.
ISSN:1738-3536
2005-6184
DOI:10.4046/trd.2012.72.4.381