Lung cancer in solid organ transplant recipients

Abstract

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Solid organ transplant recipients are at risk of developing malignant tumors, including lung cancer, due to long-term use of immunosuppressive drugs. Development of cancer, including lung cancer, in this patient cohort, has a number of peculiarities. Moreover, malignant tumors in these patients are difficult to treat and have a poorer prognosis. This review presents a study of the issues concerning the mechanisms of lung cancer development, screening methods and treatment in solid organ transplant recipients.

Keywords

• solid organ transplant recipients
• immunosuppressive therapy
• malignant tumors
• lung cancer