EGFR mutations are associated with favorable intracranial response and progression-free survival following brain irradiation in non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastases

EGFR mutations are associated with favorable intracranial response and progression-free survival following brain irradiation in non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The presence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is associated with increased radiosensitivity <it>in vitro</it>. However, the results from clinical studies regarding...

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Main Authors: Lee Hsin-Lun, Chung Tao-Sang, Ting Lai-Lei, Tsai Jo-Ting, Chen Shang-Wen, Chiou Jeng-Fong, Leung Henry, Liu H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Epidermal growth factor receptor
Non-small cell lung cancer
Brain metastases
Radiotherapy
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/181

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