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Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in the management of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), both in the curative and palliative settings.
It is commonly used to treat SCLC, with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) being the most frequently used type.
Radiation therapy is employed at various stages of SCLC for different purposes, such as treating the tumor and lymph nodes in the chest, relieving symptoms, and lowering the chances of cancer spreading to the brain.
Common side effects of radiation therapy for SCLC include skin changes, hair loss, and fatigue.
Newer EBRT techniques, such as 3D-CRT, IMRT, and SRS, have been developed to improve treatment accuracy and reduce side effects…