title: Optimizing the care of lung cancer patients: a multidisciplinary approach.
abstract: Lung cancer poses an immense problem for our society, both in terms of health and the economic costs of caring for affected patients. This introductory overview highlights the issues that are addressed in this Clinics devoted to non-small cell lung cancer.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Gradishar
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Bitran
mesh_terms: D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects