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Non-Curative Surgery for Thoracic Malignancies

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Cancer: How Worthwhile is Non-Curative Treatment?

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The poor surgical curability of most thoracic malignancies and the lack of effective systemic therapies has led to greater emphasis being placed upon palliative management, to control symptoms and thereby improve the quality of life, and treatments aimed at prolonging the survival of those patients who have no chance of cure.

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Pastorino, U., Goldstraw, P. (1998). Non-Curative Surgery for Thoracic Malignancies. In: Slevin, M.L., Tate, T. (eds) Cancer: How Worthwhile is Non-Curative Treatment?. Focus on Cancer. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1509-0_6

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