The role of radiation therapy in the management of small cell lung cancer

Publication

The role of radiation therapy in the management of small cell lung cancer

Journal Paper/Review - Dec 1, 2017

Glatzer Markus, Schmid Sabine, Radovic Marco, Früh Martin, Putora Paul Martin

Citation

Glatzer M, Schmid S, Radovic M, Früh M, Putora P. The role of radiation therapy in the management of small cell lung cancer. Breathe (Sheff) 2017; 13:e87-e94.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Breathe (Sheff) 2017; 13

Publication Date

Dec 1, 2017

Issn Print

1810-6838

Pages

e87-e94

Brief description/objective

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a very aggressive form of lung cancer. SCLC treatment requires multidisciplinary management and timely treatment. Radiation therapy is an important part of management of all stages of SCLC, in the curative as well as in the palliative setting. The role of radiation therapy in all stages of SCLC has changed in recent years; this article describes these changes and highlights the role of radiation therapy in the management of SCLC.