[Is there progress in the chemotherapy of small cell lung cancer?]

Publication

[Is there progress in the chemotherapy of small cell lung cancer?]

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 18, 1999

Calderoni A, Cerny Thomas, Betticher D C

Units

Medizinische Onkologie und Hämatologie

PubMed

10515004

Citation

Calderoni A, Cerny T, Betticher D. [Is there progress in the chemotherapy of small cell lung cancer?]. Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift 1999; 129:1313-20.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift 1999; 129

Publication Date

Sep 18, 1999

Issn Print

0036-7672

Pages

1313-20

Brief description/objective

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a frequent neoplastic disease which has shown an increasing incidence during recent years, particularly in women. Because of the high sensitivity of chemotherapy, remission is usually achieved with standard regimens. However, relapses are common and 5-year survival is < 10%. Over the last few years intensive chemotherapy with or without stem cell support has been developed and has brought about an improvement of overall survival in SCLC patients. This therapeutic approach is reviewed.