Trends in cost of treatment of lung cancer patients in 2014-2019 in Finland - a descriptive register study.

Aim: The aim of this descriptive study is to analyze the cost for the treatment of NSCLC and SCLC patients (2014-2019) in Finland. The primary objective is to understand recent (2014-2019) cost developments.

Methods: The study is retrospective and based on hospital register data.

Trends in treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in Finland 2014-2019.

Introduction: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality in the Western world. However, emerging treatment options and more patients directed to active treatments might improve the outcomes. Here, we retrospectively studied the patient characteristics and treatment practices for NSCLC in Finland 2014-2019 with a special focus on changes in trends over time.