Journal of International Oncology ›› 2011, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (10): 767-770.

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Consolidation chemotherapy following concurrent chemoradiation therapy for the locally advanced inoperable non-small cell lung cancer

YU  Xu-Juan, CHEN  Zhi-Jian   

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Tumor Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515031, China
  • Online:2011-10-08 Published:2011-09-27
  • Contact: Corresponding author: CHEN Zhi-jian, E-mail: zjchenmd@stu.edu.cn E-mail:zjchenmd@stu.edu.cn

Abstract: Concurrent chemoradiation therapy is currently a recommended treatment approach for locally advanced inoperable stage IIIA and stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). There is no consensus on the optimal treatment regimen. It is one of these options for the consolidation chemotherapy following concurrent chemoradiation therapy. To date, there is no sufficient evidence indicating that consolidation chemotherapy following concurrent chemoradiation therapy further improves survival rates. The benefit remains to be confirmed by more clinical test.