Lung Cancer
Study Findings from Kyoto University Broaden Understanding of Lung Cancer
Published in Cancer Weekly, November 1st, 2011
"Historically, platinum-based chemotherapy has been recommended for up to six cycles even for responders, and second-line chemotherapy has been considered when disease progression is confirmed. In spite of extensive investigations into maintenance chemotherapy, no positive data have been obtained; however, the results of recent clinical trials suggest both the safety and efficacy of maintenance chemotherapy in patients with NSCLC, although it is still controversial," wrote Y.H....
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-11-01)
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