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CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass
Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP Honor Lecture
Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP Honor Lecture
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In this video transcript, Dr. Lynn Tanouye discusses the changing phenotype of lung cancer. She highlights two specific presentations: multifocal lung cancer and lung cancer with air lucency. Dr. Tanouye notes that lung cancer was a rare disease in the early 1900s, but has since become a major cause of cancer death, particularly in the 20th century. She explains that the distribution of lung cancer histology has also changed, with adenocarcinoma becoming more common than squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, she mentions that there is an increasing number of lung cancer cases in women and neversmokers. Dr. Tanouye then delves into multifocal lung cancer, which is characterized by multiple ground glass or sub-solid nodules. She emphasizes that these nodules have an indolent behavior and typically have a good prognosis. Lastly, she discusses lung cancer with air lucency, which is characterized by cysts, cavities, or bubble-like features within the tumor. Dr. Tanouye suggests that this may be a distinct entity within lung cancer and calls for further research to understand its biological behavior and optimal management. She concludes by expressing gratitude to her colleagues and family.
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Category
Lung Cancer
Session ID
2207
Speaker
Lynn Tanoue
Track
Lung Cancer
Keywords
lung cancer
changing phenotype
multifocal lung cancer
lung cancer with air lucency
rare disease
cancer death
adenocarcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
women and neversmokers
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