A Review of Lung Cancer Research in Malaysia
- Author:
Kan Chan Siang
;
Chan Kok Meng John
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Lung cancer;
lung carcinoma;
lung neoplasm
- MeSH:
Lung Neoplasms
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(3 Suppl.):70-78
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Lung cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in
Malaysia and worldwide. This paper reviews all research and
publications on lung cancer in Malaysia published between
2000-2015. 89 papers were identified, of which 64 papers
were selected and reviewed on the basis of their relevance
to the review. The epidemiology, risk factors, cell types,
clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes,
prevention, and the social impact of lung cancer in the
country are reviewed and summarized. The clinical
relevance of the studies done in the country are discussed
along with recommendations for future research.
- Full text:P020170214504214135461.pdf
