Acta Medica Bulgarica (Dec 2022)
Prevalence of COPD in Patients with Lung Cancer
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs worldwide. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and is the leading cause of cancer mortality, accounting for almost 25% of all cancer deaths. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of COPD in patients with lung cancer (LC).
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