In response to Hsia TC et al. “Addition of chemotherapy improves overall survival in patients with T2N0M0 non-small cell lung cancer undergoing definitive radiation therapy: An analysis of the SEER database”

Prospective clinical trials have been conducted in numerous clinical settings to answer questions that are raised by clinicians. Randomized phase III trials and their meta-analyses have been the gold standard methods to address unanswered questions and define new treatment strategies. Many cooperative trial groups have been performing large clinical trials which contribute to novel treatment modalities in oncology. Clinical trials, however, have many drawbacks for clinicians who practice on a regular basis.
Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research