Real-world diagnostic pathways and treatment patterns for suspected lung cancer in Japan: a nationwide claims database analysis.

Y Matsumoto^1,2, Y E Hong³, H Shim³, M Shin³, H Furuse¹, T Tsuchida¹

¹Department of Endoscopy, Respiratory Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

²Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

³Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, USA.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer (LC) poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, particularly regarding accurate and timely diagnosis. This study aimed to assess real-world diagnostic pathways and treatment patterns for suspected LC in Japan, identifying potential inefficiencies and areas for improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A nationwide retrospective analysis was conducted using claims d…

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