Survival benefits from follow-up of patients with lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors
Calman, L
Beaver, K
Hind, D
Lorigan, Paul C
Roberts, C
Lloyd-Jones, M
Affiliation
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Jean McFarlane Building, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK.
Issue Date
2011-12

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Abstract
The burden of lung cancer is high for patients and carers. Care after treatment may have the potential to impact on this. We reviewed the published literature on follow-up strategies intended to improve survival and quality of life.
Citation
Survival benefits from follow-up of patients with lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2011, 6 (12):1993-2004 J Thorac Oncol
Journal
Journal of Thoracic Oncology
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10541/216293
DOI
10.1097/JTO.0b013e31822b01a1
PubMed ID
21892108
Type
Article
Language
en
ISSN
1556-1380
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