970 / 1851
Patients are defined as having
potentially resectable LA-NSCLC when
a
dedicated multidisciplinary assessment
—
including an experienced thoracic
surgeon
—
judges
a complete resection (R0) may be feasible after induction
treatment
The optimal treatment plan is to be discussed in a
multidisciplinary tumour
board
, taking into account the local treatment expertise
Both
definitive chemoradiotherapy and induction therapy followed by
surgery
(preferably lobectomy)
are options
Vansteenkiste J, et al. Ann Oncol. 2013;24