Combined Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Clinical Oncology
1992
Combined Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Clinical Oncology
publication
Author Information
Author(s): A. Horwich, T.S. Maughan
Conclusion
Despite extensive efforts in combining various treatment protocols, little progress has been made in defining the role of combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy in standard clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- The book provides a useful basis for further developments in combined chemoradiography treatments.
- An analysis by Peto highlights the absence of large randomized trials in this field.
- Chapters on combined therapy by disease site are written by leading authorities.
Takeaway
This book talks about how doctors are trying to use both chemotherapy and radiotherapy together to treat cancer, but they haven't figured out the best way to do it yet.
Limitations
The lack of large randomized trials in the field makes it hard to draw clear conclusions.
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