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Locally advanced lung cancer

My disease is locally advanced and has not spread far. What options are usually discussed?

In locally advanced disease, discussions often combine radiotherapy and systemic therapy, with the sequence depending on the condition and markers.

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What changes at this stage

  • Lymph node involvement determines the staging group and initial choice.
  • Some cases consider concomitant therapy with radiotherapy and systemic drugs.
  • PD-L1 status and other markers may influence systemic choices.

Options that are usually discussed

  • Concomitant therapy

    Radiotherapy and systemic therapy were administered within the same period to eligible patients.

  • Sequential therapy

    In some conditions, therapy is given sequentially due to tolerance considerations.

  • Continue therapy after control

    Once the disease is under control, regular monitoring and possible follow-up therapy are discussed.

The decision remains with your doctor

This page explains the options that may be discussed; it does not choose one for you.

Practical next steps

  • Ask whether the plan is to use concurrent or sequential therapy.
  • Ensure lung function and general condition are evaluated.
  • Ask how responses will be graded.

Questions for your oncologist

  • Are my therapies administered concurrently or sequentially, and why?
  • Am I eligible for concurrent therapy?
  • How is monitoring during radiotherapy carried out?
  • What is the plan if the disease becomes active again?

Relevant biomarkers

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Registry studies for this group

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