Affiliation:
1. Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs
Abstract
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Solid organ transplant recipients are at risk of developing malignant tumors, including lung cancer, due to long-term use of immunosuppressive drugs. Development of cancer, including lung cancer, in this patient cohort, has a number of peculiarities. Moreover, malignant tumors in these patients are difficult to treat and have a poorer prognosis. This review presents a study of the issues concerning the mechanisms of lung cancer development, screening methods and treatment in solid organ transplant recipients.
Publisher
V.I. Shimakov Federal Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs
Subject
Transplantation,Immunology and Allergy