title: A simple numerical discriminant in the follow-up of lung cancer.
abstract: Statistical analysis of laboratory data obtained during a study on a group of patients with lung cancer suggests that a simple numerical discriminant may have value in the follow-up of such patients. The discriminant is based on six common laboratory tests and is rapidly derived in the consulting room using a simple pocket calculator.
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis