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World J Clin Oncol. Aug 24, 2020; 11(8): 510-527
Published online Aug 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i8.510
Published online Aug 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i8.510
Table 5 Palliative radiotherapy in lung cancer
| Clinical indication | Fractionation |
| Palliative thoracic treatments (VCS, hemoptysis, dyspnea…) | 20 Gy/5 fx; 17 Gy/2 fx; 10 Gy/1 fx; |
| Bone metastases / Spinal cord compression | 8 Gy/1 fx |
| Multiple brain metastases | 20 Gy/5 fractions; Omit in patients with poor ECOG |
- Citation: Couñago F, Navarro-Martin A, Luna J, Rodríguez de Dios N, Rodríguez A, Casas F, García R, Gómez-Caamaño A, Contreras J, Serrano J. GOECP/SEOR clinical recommendations for lung cancer radiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. World J Clin Oncol 2020; 11(8): 510-527
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v11/i8/510.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v11.i8.510