January 22, 2025

Treatment Patterns in Lung Cancer Brain Metastasis

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Podcast based on: Mobley JM, Phillips KI, Chen Q, Reusch E, Reddy N, Magsam JB, McLouth LE, Huang B, Villano JL. Outcomes of Brain Metastasis from Lung Cancer. Cancers. 2025; 17(2):256. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17020256

Type: Article | Publication date: Jan 14, 2025

Summary: This study investigated treatment patterns in 284 Kentucky lung cancer patients with brain metastases, focusing on the 21.8% who received no treatment. Researchers analysed factors influencing treatment decisions, including social history (tobacco use proved statistically significant), disease burden, and access to oncology care. The high incidence of lung cancer in Kentucky provided a relevant context for the study. Findings highlighted potential barriers to care and suggested strategies for improving treatment access and patient outcomes, acknowledging limitations of a retrospective, single-institution study.

Keywords: lung cancer; brain metastasis; non-treatment; palliative care

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