Chemotherapy-Free Treatment with Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This article explores new treatment strategies for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not spread. Traditionally, these patients receive a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, but many cannot tolerate chemotherapy due to age or health conditions. We review studies investigating whether radiation combined with therapies which help the immune system fight cancer could be a safer and effective alternative. Early results show that this approach may work well and cause fewer side effects; however, more large-scale studies are needed to confirm these early results.