Role of thoracic radiotherapy in extensive stage small cell lung cancer: a systemic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The role of thoracic consolidation radiotherapy in patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) in these patients.

Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library to identify qualified clinical studies.

Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors of stereotactic body radiation therapy combined with gemcitabine plus capecitabine for locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes, toxicity, and prognostic factors of SBRT combined with gemcitabine plus capecitabine (GEM-CAP) in treating locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC).

Methods: A total of 56 patients with LAPC treated with SBRT combined with GEM-CAP were reviewed from October 2010 to October 2016. The median total prescription dose at five fractions was 40 Gy (30-50 Gy).