Abstract
The advent of combination antiretroviral treatment (cART) has been followed by a decrease in HIV-associated morbidity and mortality, but also by an apparent increase in the incidence of non-AIDSdefining cancers (NADCs). The risk of lung cancer is substantially higher in HIV-infected patients than in the general population, in part due to aging and tobacco use, and it is the most frequent NADC. The management of lung cancer in HIV-infected patients has some peculiarities that need to be taken into account. This review focuses on the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical management of lung cancer in HIV-infected patients. In addition, screening tools and future perspectives are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 678-688 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Translational Lung Cancer Research |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Dec 2015 |
Keywords
- Antiretroviral treatment
- HIV infection
- Lung cancer
- Non-AIDS-defining cancers (NADCs)