Sequential chemo-radiotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer

M Kotas; J Willner; M Flentje

doi:10.1016/s0169-5002(01)00304-x

Sequential chemo-radiotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer

Lung Cancer. 2001 Sep:33 Suppl 1:S61-4. doi: 10.1016/s0169-5002(01)00304-x.

Authors

M Kotas¹, J Willner, M Flentje

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Wuerzburg, Josef-Schneider-Strasse 11, D-97080, Würzburg, Germany.

PMID: 11576709
DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(01)00304-x

Abstract

Locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) stage IIIA/IIIB represents approximately 30% of NSCLC and still has a poor prognosis. In this article we give a short review on several randomized phase III trials that showed a slight but significant survival benefit for sequential chemo-radiotherapy in the treatment of locally advanced NSCLC.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / drug therapy*
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / radiotherapy*
Clinical Trials as Topic
Combined Modality Therapy
Humans
Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Neoplasm Staging
Radiotherapy Dosage