Radiotherapy for lung cancer

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(85)90123-3· OSTI ID:5302289

Bleehen, N M; Cox, J D

The role of radiation therapy in the management of lung cancer was reviewed at a workshop held in Cambridge, England, in June 1984. It was concluded that there was a continuing role for radiation therapy in the primary management of small cell lung cancer, including the loco-regional treatment for patients with limited disease. Radical radiotherapy for patients with non-small cell carcinoma could be curative for a proportion of patients with limited disease. Careful planning and quality control was essential. Palliative radiotherapy provided useful treatment for many other patients. Other related aspects of treatment are also presented.

• Research Organization: Medical School, Cambridge, England
• OSTI ID: 5302289
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 11:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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