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Radiation Oncology / Medical OncologyClinical Question·Updated Jul 2, 2026·v1

What is the role of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in oligometastatic lung cancer?

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Radiation Oncology / Medical Oncologywhat is the role of stereotactic body radiotherapy (sbrt) in oligometastatic lung cancer?
In oligometastatic NSCLC, adding stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to all disease sites alongside systemic therapy improves progression-free survival (PFS) and may improve overall survival (OS). ASTRO/ESTRO guidelines recommend local consolidative therapy for up to 5 metastases with controlled primary. This concise summary provides actionable clinical recommendations based on current evidence.

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