Postoperative radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The role of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) in the treatment of patients with completely resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was not clear. A systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis was undertaken to evaluate available evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). These results were first published in Lung Cancer in 2013.

Objectives

To evaluate the effects of PORT on survival and recurrence in patients with completely resected NSCLC. To investigate whether predefined patient subgroups benefit more or less from PORT.

Search methods

We supplemented MEDLINE and CANCERLIT searches (1965 to 8 July 2016) with information from trial registers, handsearching of relevant meeting proceedings and discussion with trialists and org

SUBMITTER: Burdett S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5642866 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature