Editorial


Is chest radiation now a classical practice for extensive small cell lung cancer?

Paul Van Houtte, Luigi Moretti, Martine Roelandts

Abstract

Abstract: The recent phase III published by Slotman et al. addressed the question of additional chest radiation showing a benefit mainly in local control. A critical analysis of this trial point out all the limitations and in view of other studies, the real benefit of chest radiation for extensive small cell lung cancer (SCLC) remains unclear.

Download Citation