Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy for stage III non-small cell lung cancer: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lung cancer continues to be a common form of cancer worldwide and a primary contributor to cancer-related fatalities. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most prevalent form, making up 80% to 85% of newly identified malignant lung tumours, and remains a major concern for worldwide health. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for localised NSCLC, but more than one-third of patients present with locally advanced, unresectable tumours. Concurrent radiation therapy and chemotherapy are believed to offer the potential for prolonged disease-free and overall survival to those patients. However, the results are inconsistent, and systematic meta-analysis is lacking to evaluate its treatment effect comprehensively. Therefore, we will conduct a meta-analysis to eva

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552014 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature