Saudi lung cancer management guidelines 2017

Ann Thorac Med. 2017 Oct-Dec;12(4):221-246. doi: 10.4103/atm.ATM_92_17.

Abstract

Background: Lung cancer management is getting more complex due to the rapid advances in all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic options. Developing guidelines is critical to help practitioners provide standard of care.

Methods: The Saudi Lung Cancer Guidelines Committee (SLCGC) multidisciplinary members from different specialties and from various regions and healthcare sectors of the country reviewed and updated all lung cancer guidelines with appropriate labeling of level of evidence. Supporting documents to help healthcare professionals were developed.

Results: Detailed lung cancer management guidelines were finalized with appropriate resources for systemic therapy and short reviews highlighting important issues. Stage based disease management recommendation were included. A summary explanation for complex topics were included in addition to tables of approved systemic therapy.

Conclusion: A multidisciplinary lung cancer guidelines was developed and will be disseminated across the country.

Keywords: Lung cancer guidelines; Saudi lung cancer; Saudi lung cancer management guidelines.