Long-term survival in patients with NSCLC treated with single fraction vs multi-fraction palliative radiotherapy in the case of lung tumor, brain metastases, and bone metastases.
Abstract:e20082 Background: Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are candidates for different types of treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy or supportive care. Despite the fatal prognosis in advanced disease, many experienced radiation oncologists will apply radiation at low doses with the intention of palliative care. Choosing an effective radiation dose that does not cause significant complications remains under discussion. Methods: We used an extensive database of medical patients… Show more
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