Journal of Southern Medical University ›› 2004, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (11): 1297-1298.

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Effect of 3-dimensional conformal hypofractionated high-dose radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer:a clinical observation

JIANG Hua-yong1, WU De-hua2, CHEN Long-hua2   

  1. 1. 解放军148医院放疗科, 山东, 淄博, 255300;
    2. 第一军医大学南方医院放疗科, 广东, 广州, 510515
  • Online:2004-11-20 Published:2004-11-20

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the clinical therapeutic effect of three-dimensional conformal hypofractionated high-dose radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods The combined treatment was carried out in 63 cases of NSCLC and the short-term effects, the patients’ survival rate and complications were observed.Results Local control of tumor growth was achieved in 79.1% of the patients and the survival rates of 1, 3, and 5 years were 65.2%, 23.2%, and 10.4%, respectively. The median actual survival of the patients was 14 months. Late radiation pneumonitis (grade 3 or 4) and oesophagitis occurred in 9.5% and 4.8% of the patients, respectively.Conclusion s Three-dimensional conformal hypofractionated high-dose radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy can be an effective and practical approach to treat NSCLC, but local recurrence remains the major factor of treatment failure.

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