Thoracic Radiochemoimmunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Evolving Techniques and Clinical Applications
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thoracic radiotherapy is a cornerstone in the treatment of lung cancer patients. With rapid advancements in imaging technologies and precision-based radiotherapy techniques, modern oncology continues to evolve toward more individualized and effective and less invasive care. This Special Issue will cover the most clinically relevant topics in the field of NSCLC with respect to radical radiation treatment combined with immunochemotherapy.
Individualized approaches in the context of tailored therapies rely on sophisticated radiation technologies combined with translational molecular research. Hence, with a technical focus, this Special Issue will place emphasis on the integration of artificial intelligence, functional imaging (PET-CT), stereotactic radiation techniques, particle therapy for centrally located tumors, and MRT as a new image-guidance modality.
We welcome articles presenting findings from original research, clinical trials, real-world data, and reviews that reflect the latest trends and challenges radiation-based therapies, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Dr. Franz Zehentmayr
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- radiotherapy
- radiology
- oncology
- non-small cell lung cancer
- real-world data
- immunotherapy
- radiation dose escalation
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