The incidence of lung cancer in the Moscow region from 1998 to 2018

This review discusses the main statistical indicators for lung cancer (LC) in the Moscow region over the past 20 years from 1998 to 2018. Methods. The analysis of basic statistics was carried out on the basis of official statistics of the Moscow region in the period from 1998 to 2018. Results. A decrease in the incidence was revealed. The five-year survival rate increased. The morphological diagnostics of LC improved. The detection of the disease in the early stages improved. In addition, mortality has decreased, both overall, and one-year. Conclusion. The reduction of morbidity and mortality, as well as the improvement of early detection of patients with LC in the Moscow Region was facilitated by the introduction of tobacco control measures, the implementation of programs to fight cancer, improving the quality of diagnostics and improving the equipment of clinics and hospitals, as well as the use of new modern treatment methods, such targeted and immunotherapy.