Chemotherapy in cancer of the lung
Gütz, S.
MMW Fortschritte der Medizin 148(22): 33-34
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1438-3276 PMID: 16821578 Document Number: 598611
In the early stages of non-small cell lung cancer, postoperative administration of a combination of vinorelbine and cisplatin is of proven benefit. Chemotherapy is applied pre-operatively in the case of locally advanced stages, and in parallel with radiotherapy in the case of inoperable tumors. For advanced and metastatic stages of non-small cell lung cancer, combination therapy or monotherapy with antibodies may be considered. These are directed against tumor-specific structures (targeted therapy). In the case of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer the classical combinations, but also new substances are employed.