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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

CLO25-075: Characterization of Lung Cancer Shedding and Spread Through Air Spaces in Lung Adenocarcinoma

Hassan A. Khalil, Gary M. Clark, Stacey P. Kwan, Weiwei Shi, Frank S. Henry, Steven J. Mentzer, Akira Tsuda

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network · 2025

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Summary

This research, published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, characterised how lung adenocarcinoma cells shed and disseminate through pulmonary air spaces. The work appears to contribute to understanding of tumour biology and local spread mechanisms in non-small-cell lung cancer, with potential implications for clinical staging and treatment planning.

UK applicability

Findings on lung adenocarcinoma shedding mechanisms may inform UK oncology practice and tumour assessment protocols within the NHS cancer networks, though applicability depends on whether cohort characteristics and pathology reflect UK patient populations.

Key measures

Tumour cell shedding characteristics, spatial distribution patterns in air spaces, adenocarcinoma pathology features

Outcomes reported

The study characterised mechanisms of lung cancer cell shedding and spread through air spaces in lung adenocarcinoma specimens. The research appears to have examined tumour cell behaviour and dissemination patterns in affected lung tissue.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Laboratory / in vitro
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.6004/jnccn.2024.7208
Catalogue ID
BFmokjoe04-t8k3r4

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