The Optimization of Radiotherapy in Lung Cancer Treatment: 20 Years of Progress

Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Joseph K. Salama, Michael D. Mix, Corinne Faivre-Finn, Andrea Bezjak, Jeffrey A. Bogart
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2026.103578
Cited by: 2
References: 122

Abstract

The treatment landscape for treating NSCLC and SCLC has been shaped by significant advances in imaging, radiotherapy technology, tumor biology, and systemic therapy. This review evaluates the role of radiotherapy in contemporary lung cancer management, drawing on evidence from key prospective trials conducted in the past 2 decades.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Thoracic Oncology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
21
Issue
4
Pages
103578–103578
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN