265 / 1138
Recurrence patterns following surgery (n - 1294 pts)
Early risk of recurrence post-surgery ranged from 6-10% per person-year
(years 1-4), but decreased thereafter to 2%.
Risk of 2
nd
primary lung cancer ranged from 3-6% per person-year and did
not diminish over time.
Lou F, JTCVS 2012