Lung Cancer Surveillance After Definitive Curative-Intent Therapy: ASCO Guideline.

Lung Cancer Surveillance After Definitive Curative-Intent Therapy: ASCO Guideline. J Clin Oncol. 2019 Dec 12;:JCO1902748 Authors: Schneider BJ, Ismaila N, Aerts J, Chiles C, Daly ME, Detterbeck FC, Hearn JWD, Katz SI, Leighl NB, Levy B, Meyers B, Murgu S, Nekhlyudov L, Santos ES, Singh N, Tashbar J, Yankelevitz D, Altorki N Abstract PURPOSE: To provide evidence-based recommendations to practicing clinicians on radiographic imaging and biomarker surveillance strategies after definitive curative-intent therapy in patients with stage I-III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and SCLC. METHODS: ASCO convened an Expert Panel of medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pulmonary, radiology, primary care, and advocacy experts to conduct a literature search, which included systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and prospective and retrospective comparative observational studies published from 2000 through 2019. Outcomes of interest included survival, disease-free or recurrence-free survival, and quality of life. Expert Panel members used available evidence and informal consensus to develop evidence-based guideline recommendations. RESULTS: The literature search identified 14 relevant studies to inform the evidence base for this guideline. RECOMMENDATIONS: Patients should undergo surveillance imaging for recurrence every 6 months for 2 years and then annually for detection of new...
Source: Ann Oncol - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: J Clin Oncol Source Type: research