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Combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy

Source: Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Extensive-Stage SCLC / Treatment Options for Patients With Extensive-Stage SCLC / Radiation therapy

Combination chemotherapy plus chest radiation therapy does not appear to improve survival compared with chemotherapy alone in patients with ED SCLC.

Preserved source evidence · Not medical advice