What treatment is the best initial modality for patients with non–small-cell lung cancer because it offers the best prospect of long-term survival?

a. Chemotherapy
b. Surgical resection
c. Radiation therapy
d. Endobronchial laser therapy


ANS: B
Surgical resection offers the best chance of cure for early-stage non–small-cell lung cancer (stages I and II).

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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