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Is there a role for nintedanib in the management of patients with radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis?

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Radiation Oncology · Cleveland Clinic

There is no phase III evidence I am aware of on the benefits of nintedanib in the prevention of radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis so it is not a drug I use. There are a few case reports and some pre-clinical studies suggesting an effect. There is a small (34 patients) randomized phase II study th...

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