Spread through alveolar space predicts recurrence in epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated pathological stage IA lung adenocarcinoma.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how spread through alveolar space (STAS) influences cancer recurrence risk in EGFR-mutated stage IA lung adenocarcinomas.
• Analyzed postoperative outcomes of patients with EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma.
• Considered STAS as a variable in predicting recurrence.
• Conducted a retrospective review of pathology reports.
• Identified STAS as a significant predictor of cancer recurrence.
• Patients with STAS had a higher recurrence rate compared to those without.
• Findings indicate the need for closer monitoring in patients showing STAS.