title: [Characteristics of the growth rate of small-cell lung cancer].
abstract: The literature data on doubling time (DT) and thymidine-labelling index for small-cell lung cancer are analysed. Parameters describing DT distribution in small-cell lung cancer are discussed and a considerable variability of this factor from case to case is established. As far as DT is concerned small-cell lung cancer should be considered a malignancy characterized by moderate rate of growth. The importance of tumor growth rate in evaluating treatment effectiveness is emphasized.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Korman
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002470:Cell Survival; D004273:DNA, Neoplasm / Q000096:biosynthesis; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012074:Remission Induction; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004273:DNA, Neoplasm
vernacular_title: Kharakteristika tempa rosta melkokletochnogo raka legkogo.