Limited small cell lung cancer--the role of radiotherapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1988
Abstract
At this time there is no standard therapy for limited small cell lung cancer. Chemotherapy regimens are usually cyclophosphamide-based, but vary in dose, intensity, and in other agents used. Radiotherapy varies in dose, duration, and course (split or continuous). Combinations of the two modalities include sequential therapy, concurrent therapy, and alternating therapy. What emerges from recent trials is the fact that radiotherapy is clearly active in small cell lung cancer and improves local control. What must still be determined are the optimal type of combined chemotherapy/radiotherapy and the best method of integration and timing.
Volume
2
Issue
7
First Page
19
Last Page
25
ISSN
0890-9091
Published In/Presented At
Turrisi A. T., 3rd (1988). Limited small cell lung cancer--the role of radiotherapy. Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.), 2(7), 19–32.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2856316
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article