作者: Robert O. Dillman , Stephen L. Seagren , Kathleen J. Propert , Julio Guerra , Walter L. Eaton
DOI: 10.1056/NEJM199010043231403
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摘要: Abstract Background. For patients with locally or regionally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer radiation is the standard treatment, but survival remains poor. We therefore conducted a randomized trial to determine whether induction chemotherapy before irradiation improves survival. Methods. All had documented of Stage III disease established by clinical surgical staging. Eligibility requirements included excellent performance status, minimal weight loss, and visible on radiography. Patients randomly assigned group 1 received cisplatin (100 mg per square meter body-surface area given intravenously days 29) vinblastine (5 1, 8, 15, 22, then began therapy day 50 (60 Gy over 6-week period). 2 same it immediately no chemotherapy. Results. The eligible in (n = 7...