Advancements in radiotherapy for lung cancer in China
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in China. The annual mortality rate for lung cancer is approximately 456 deaths per million people [1], which means that approximately 600,000 people die from lung cancer every year in China. Radiotherapy is one of the most important modalities for lung cancer treatment. In recent years, great progress has been made in radiotherapy for lung cancer in China. Since non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for approximately 85% of all lung cancer cases, this paper focuses on advancements in radiotherapy for NSCLC patients in China.
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