Lung Cancer

Researchers from Royal Infirmary University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Lung Cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, January 3rd, 2012

2012 JAN 3 -- "Morphological sub-classification of non-small cell carcinoma in small biopsy specimens presents difficulties for pathologists and recent advances in chemotherapy have resulted in increased pressure to more robustly differentiate between squamous carcinoma and adenocarcinoma," investigators in Edinburgh, United Kingdom report.

"The results of audits examining classification of non-small cell lung carcinoma by pathologists working in a specialist team within a regional centre and the effect of introducing adjunct immunohistochemistry into the reporting pathway are presented. It is concluded that the use of a limited immunohistochemical panel...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2012-01-03)

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