How do you decide on the sequence of systemic and local therapy for patients with oligometastatic NSCLC?
When would you favor delivering local therapy (e.g. SBRT) prior to systemic therapy?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Since patients are already metastatic, systemic progression is the deadliest threat to these patients, so systemic therapy is most important. It will help select out patients with favorable biology that may benefit from aggressive local treatment. The trial that showed a PFS benefit sequenced system...