Missing the Target?—Targeted Therapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer

• 作者: Karin R. Purshouse
• 来源期刊: 肺癌(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: ONCOLOGY Small Cell LUNG Cancer TARGETED Therapy DRUG Development
• 年，卷（期）: fayw_2014,（3）
• 页码范围: 53-61
• 页数: 9页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Small cell lung cancer [SCLC] is a devastating form of cancer, with most patients harbouring extensive disease at diagnosis and survival of less than 5% at five years. Progress in novel therapies has been limited. This specialist review explores current targeted therapy options and potential areas of development.