Question

A 62-year-old man with weight loss and a persistent cough is diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). He has limited-stage disease (confined to one hemithorax). What is the first-line treatment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy and concurrent radiotherapy

Answer

Surgical resection

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Radiotherapy alone

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Targeted therapy with EGFR inhibitors

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Palliative care only

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with weight loss and a persistent cough is diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). He has limited-stage disease (confined to one hemithorax). What is the first-line treatment strategy?