158 Who gets acute oesophagitis with radical radiotherapy for locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)?

Oesophagitis is common in people treated with radical radiotherapy for locally-advanced NSCLC. Acute oesophagitis and poor nutrition may lead to treatment breaks, early cessation of planned treatment and poorer outcomes. This retrospective audit aimed to explore the possible association between oesophagitis and oesophageal radiation dose alongside nutritional support needs in people with stage 3 NSCLC.

Source: Lung Cancer - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sangary Kathirgamakarthigeyan, Catherine Sharma, Laura Miller, Ashleigh Butcher, Karen Foweraker, Kerstie Johnson, Mayuran Ananth Sivanandan, Joon Wee Ho, Abigail Pascoe Tags: Radiotherapy Source Type: research