Radiation therapy for localized malignant pleural mesothelioma: a propensity score-matched analysis of the National Cancer Data Base
ConclusionsThe rate of RT utilization for non-metastatic MPM has remained low over the past decade. Patients who received RT had improved OS. Combined modality therapy was associated with a greater improvement in survival than single modality treatment.
Source: Journal of Radiation Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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