Durvalumab after chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer
Longer survival in a large randomized trial.
What studies found
In ADRIATIC (730 patients), durvalumab after chemoradiation gave median survival of 55.9 months versus 33.4 months with placebo. The FDA approved it on 4 December 2024.
The catch
For limited-stage disease after chemoradiation only.
What to do
If you have limited-stage small cell lung cancer, ask about durvalumab after chemoradiation.
Sources
Rung 4 of 5, Strong: At least one large randomized trial, or very large consistent studies, on this exact question. How we score
Step by step
For the whole picture, from prevention and screening to treatment and life after, see the lung cancer page.
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