Do you offer PCI for resected mixed histology lung cancers with a minor component of small cell?
Does the stage of the cancer affect this decision?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Most mixed histology small cell and many resected cases are from removal of solitary pulmonary nodules.
If there is foreknowledge of a small-cell component, more attention to N1 and N2 stations is warranted. If nodes are clear, chemotherapy remains warranted but likely thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) i...