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A prospective and randomized study of radiotherapy, sequential chemotherapy radiotherapy and concomitant chemotherapy-radiotherapy in unresectable non small cell carcinoma of the lung.

Author: BasuSiddhartha, DasguptaAnirban, DasguptaChandan, MajumdarAnup

Clinical Trial, Phase IIIA Phase III trial is a trial that further rigorously verifies the efficacy and safety of a new drug or treatment, whose efficacy and safety have been confirmed in a Phase II trial, in a large number of patients, and evaluates whether it is superior to existing treatments.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

A prospectively randomized trial compared combined treatment modalities versus radiotherapy alone in treating unresectable NSCLC.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Treatment of advanced Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often produces dismal results. Combination of available treatment modalities has reportedly improved the outcome. A prospectively randomized trial was conducted, comparing combined treatment modalities versus radiotherapy alone, in treatment o...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1482.25849

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Fighting Lung Cancer: A Multifaceted Approach

The [treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer] is a challenging landscape, like a vast desert filled with hidden dangers. This study explores a [prospective and randomized trial] comparing different treatment modalities: [radiotherapy alone], [sequential chemotherapy radiotherapy], and [concomitant chemotherapy-radiotherapy]. The researchers aim to find the most [effective combination] to combat this [aggressive disease].

Combating Lung Cancer: A Multifaceted Approach

The study highlights the importance of [combining different therapies] to improve the [outcome] for [patients with unresectable non-small cell lung cancer]. This approach may offer a more [effective and sustainable] way to fight this [serious disease], similar to how a caravan can better navigate a desert by combining different resources and expertise.

Navigating the Desert of Lung Cancer

This study serves as a valuable reminder that [treating complex diseases] requires a [multidisciplinary approach]. Researchers continue to explore different combinations of [treatments] to find the most [effective strategies] for [patients with lung cancer].

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study shows that the desert of [lung cancer treatment] can be navigated with a combination of [strategies and resources]. While there is no single oasis of cure, this study offers a valuable step in the journey towards [better outcomes] for [patients with lung cancer].

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2007-12-28
  2. Date Revised 2019-11-10
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

17998674

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.4103/0973-1482.25849

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English

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