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What is your preferred induction chemotherapy for stage IIIA NSCLC squamous and adenocarcinoma?

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Medical Oncology · Adena Cancer Center

I approach induction therapy for locally advanced disease in a similar way to adjuvant chemotherapy, and use many of the same regimens. For adenocarcinoma, I prefer a pemetrexed-based regimen–cisplatin or carboplatin depending on age and co-morbidities. I avoid bevacizumab in these patients if surge...

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