| Literature DB >> 26280402 |
A Gómez1, J A González2, F Couñago3, C Vallejo4, F Casas5, N Rodríguez de Dios6,7,8.
Abstract
Locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a diversified illness in which postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) for complete resection with positive hiliar (pN1) and/or mediastinal (pN2) lymph nodes is controversial. Although several studies have shown that PORT has beneficial effects, randomized trials are needed to demonstrate its impact on overall survival. In this review, the Spanish Radiation Oncology Group for Lung Cancer describes the most relevant literature on PORT in NSCLC patients stage pN1-2. In addition, we have outlined the current recommendations of different national and international clinical guidelines and have also specified practical issues regarding treatment volume definition, doses and fractionation.Entities:
Keywords: Adjuvant treatment; Non-small cell lung cancer; Pathologic N2; Postoperative radiation therapy
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26280402 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-015-1374-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Transl Oncol ISSN: 1699-048X Impact factor: 3.405