Stereotactic body radiation therapy in unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide with an estimated 1.8 million deaths per year [1], mainly represented by non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC). Approximately one third of patients is diagnosed with locally advanced disease (LA) [2]. Many of these patients have unresectable disease or are medically inoperable. The definition of unresectable stage III NSCLC varies and may include technically resectable disease [3]. There is consensus that the overall survival (OS) of most patients is similar whether treated locally with surgery or radiotherapy.
Source: Cancer Treatment Reviews - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Systematic or Meta-analysis Studies Source Type: research