A Meta-Analysis of Thoracic Radiotherapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer

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Authors

Jean‐Pierre Pignon · Institut Gustave Roussy

R. Arriagada · Institut Gustave Roussy

Daniel C. Ihde · Institut Gustave Roussy

David H. Johnson · Institut Gustave Roussy

Michael C. Perry · Institut Gustave Roussy

Robert L. Souhami · Institut Gustave Roussy

Ola Brodin ·

Abstract

Thoracic radiotherapy moderately improves survival in patients with limited small-cell lung cancer who are treated with combination chemotherapy. Identification of the optimal combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy will require further trials.

Topics & Keywords

Lung Cancer Research Studies Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 327, Issue 23, pp. 1618-1624

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199212033272302

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