Practice Patterns of Treatment Strategy of Limited-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Survey of Chinese Oncologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) with concurrent chemotherapy is the standard treatment of limited-stage small-cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC). However, there is still a controversy surrounding the treatment strategy especially optimal dosing and fractionation schedule. Current practice patterns among Chinese oncologists are unknown.

Materials and methods

We surveyed 212 Chinese oncologists using a questionnaire including 50 questions designed by experienced oncologists. Questions covered demographic data, treatment recommendations, and self-assessed knowledge of guidelines or key clinical trials for SCLC. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were utilized to describe the result of the study.

Results

The response rate was 97% (207/212). Of all the respondents,

SUBMITTER: Xu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9149654 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature