[Early diagnosis of bronchial cancer: its usefulness].
Incidence of and mortality from bronchial carcinoma are reviewed. The advantages of early recognition of the disease and the favourable role of early recognition as a factor in the therapeutic outcome are stressed. Etiologic factors and diagnostic procedures are summarized. The need for a public education program is emphasized.
D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008722:Methods; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors
Le diagnostic précoce du cancer bronchique: son utilité