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Systemic Therapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer: ASCO-Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Guideline

Journal of Clinical Oncology | October 11, 2023 | Volume: 41 | Issue: 35 | Pages: 5448-5472

10.1200/jco.23.01435 | PMID 37820295

PURPOSE To provide evidence-based recommendations to practicing clinicians on the management of patients with small-cell lung cancer. METHODS An Expert Panel of medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, pulmonary, community oncology, research methodology, and advocacy experts were convened to conduct a literature search, which included systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials published from 1990 through 2022. Outcomes of interest included response rates, overall survival, disease-free survival or recurrence-free survival, and quality of life. Expert Panel members used available evidence and informal consensus to develop evidence-based guideline recommendations. RESULTS The literature search identified 95 relevant studies to inform the evidence base for this guideline. RECOMMENDATIONS Evidence-based recommendations were developed to address systemic therapy options, timing of therapy, treatment in patients who are older or with poor performance status, role of biomarkers, and use of myeloid-supporting agents in patients with small-cell lung cancer. Additional information is available at www.asco.org/thoracic-cancer-guidelines .