Post-Operative Radiation Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Comparison of Radiation Therapy Techniques

The treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC) is challenging and depends on a nuanced approach to best optimize long term survival. One approach is upfront surgical resection with or without chemotherapy. Those undergoing surgical resection may be at risk for local recurrence, which may comprise up to 25% of post-surgical recurrences [1,2]. Post-operative recurrences occur rapidly, with most presenting within two years after surgery. Such recurrences may present with pulmonary symptoms including cough or dyspnea and salvage options are few and may cause undue morbidity.

Source: Lung Cancer - September 19, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Vikram Jairam, Saamir Pasha, Pamela R. Soulos, Cary P. Gross, James B. Yu, Henry S. Park, Roy H. Decker Source Type: research