Lung Cancer

Combined chemoradiotherapy evaluated in small cell lung cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, June 28th, 2005

Combined chemoradiotherapy was evaluated in small cell lung cancer.

"Combined chemoradiotherapy is the established standard of care for limited stage small cell lung cancer; it provides cure in 15% to 25% of patients. Early concurrent therapy imparts a 5% long-term survival benefit compared with sequential therapy," scientists in the United States reported.

"Hyperfractionated delivery of radiotherapy may provide a small incremental benefit when compared with standard fractionation. Radiotherapy dose escalation and reduced radiotherapy volumes are feasible; however, survival benefit has not been confirmed. Cisplatin and etoposide remain the preferred...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-06-28)

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