This series on “Improving Outcomes in Lung Cancer through Early Diagnosis and Smoking Cessation” is edited by Dr. Alfredo Tartarone, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Onco-Hematology, IRCCS-CROB Referral Cancer Center of Basilicata, Rionero in Vulture (Pz), Italy.
This series is designed to discuss current topics in improving outcomes in lung cancer through early diagnosis and smoking cessation. This series reviews recent literature and also identifies future directions for research.
The importance both of early diagnosis and smoking cessation in the battle against lung cancer
Focus on lung cancer screening
Possible role of circulating tumor cells in early detection of lung cancer
KRAS mutations testing in non-small cell lung cancer: the role of Liquid biopsy in the basal setting
Impact of tobacco control interventions on smoking initiation, cessation, and prevalence: a systematic review
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): not still ready to put on END
Cardiovascular risk of smoking and benefits of smoking cessation
Improving lung cancer outcomes through smoking cessation: the Women Against Lung Cancer in Europe (WALCE) experience
Disclosure:
The series “Improving Outcomes in Lung Cancer Through Early Diagnosis and Smoking Cessation” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease without any sponsorship or funding. Alfredo Tartarone served as the unpaid Guest Editor for the series.