Patterns of Relapse in Small Cell Lung Cancer: Competing Risks of Thoracic versus CNS Relapse.

Peter M EllisAnand SwaminathGregory R Pond

Published in: Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) (2021)

Thoracic relapse and CNS relapse represent competing risks for patients with SCLC. Decisions about incorporating thoracic or CNS radiation are complex. More research is needed to incorporate performance status and LDH into treatment algorithms.

Keyphrases

free survival
small cell lung cancer
spinal cord
blood brain barrier
human health
risk assessment
radiation therapy
spinal cord injury
combination therapy
replacement therapy