Chemotherapy and radiotherapy of bronchial carcinoma.
The treatment of lung cancer is important as it represents a global health burden. Many therapies are used including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, laser therapy, stenting, supportive care and biological agents. Treatment for individual patients is best assessed by a multidisciplinary approach. This article focuses on treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Barlow
Clare S
CS
Department of Medical Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London EC1A 7BE.
Rudd
Robin M
RM
D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods