RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LUNG-CANCER

Lung cancer is responsible for 25% of all cancer deaths in the UK and it is estimated that over 80% of lung cancers are related to smoking. Despite numerous health education campaigns, large numbers of young pe ople take up smoking, particularly girls. In the past there has been a somewhat nihilistic attitude to the management of lung cancer, but th is is changing due to the emergence of sub-specialisation in oncology and the development of new techniques and treatment, which are beginni ng to show promise.