2018
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010312
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Icotinib and whole-brain radiotherapy for the treatment in patients with brain metastases from EGFR-mutant nonsmall cell lung cancer

Abstract: This study aimed to explore the effect and toxicity of icotinib and whole-brain radiotherapy (IWBRT) for the treatment of brain metastases from nonsmall cell lung cancer (BMNSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutant among Chinese Han population.A total of 55 patients with EGFR-mutant BMNSCLC were included. They received orally icotinib (125 mg/tablet, 125 mg each time, 3 times daily) until disease progression. In addition, they also underwent whole-brain radiotherapy (3-Gy fractions once daily,… Show more

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“…Thus, an individualized method is needed to develop precision therapy strategy and to predict prognosis for EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients [14].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, an individualized method is needed to develop precision therapy strategy and to predict prognosis for EGFR-mutated NSCLC patients [14].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%