Real-life clinical management patterns in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer across France: a multi-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We designed this study based on both a physician practice survey and real-world patient data to: (1) evaluate clinical management practices in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) among medical centers located across France; and (2) describe first-line treatment patterns among patients with ES-SCLC following the introduction of immunotherapy into clinical practice.

Methods

A 50-item questionnaire was completed by physicians from 45 medical centers specialized in SCLC management. Responses were collected from June 2022 to January 2023. The survey questions addressed diagnostic workup of ES-SCLC, chemoimmunotherapy in first-line and second-line settings, and use of prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) and radiotherapy. In parallel, using a chart review

SUBMITTER: Mennecier B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996204 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature