Therapy for brain metastasis from non-small cell lung cancer
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2011.07.018
- VernacularTitle:非小细胞肺癌脑转移治疗进展
- Author:
Yin-duo ZENG
;
Xiao-xiao DINGLIN
;
Li-kun CHEN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brain neoplasms;
Carcinoma,non-small-cell lung;
Radiotherapy;
Antineoplastic agents;
Surgical procedures
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2011;38(7):537-540
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Therapeutic approaches to brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer ( NSCLC ) include corticosteroids, anticonvulsants, surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In recent years, molecular targeted therapy such as the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) has become a new option. This article discussed the roles of surgery, brain radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy , and other new directions in the treatment of patients with brain metastases from NSCLC.
