Recommendations for Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation and Consolidative Radiation for Patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer: Endorsement of the 2019 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidance
GL END 7-13-2 Version 2 was reviewed in September 2025 and determined to require UPDATING. Due to concerns that the recommendations may cause harm or lead to unnecessary or improper treatment if followed, the guideline has been removed from the website. For further information, contact the PEBC at ccopgi@mcmaster.ca
Guideline Objective
This document describes the CCO-Lung Cancer Disease Site Group endorsement of the recommendations for prophylactic cranial irradiation and consolidative radiation for patients with small cell lung cancer from © NICE [2019] Lung cancer: diagnosis and management.
Patient Population
This guideline is intended for patients with limited- or extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have achieved any response to induction therapy (chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy).
Intended Guideline Users
This guideline is intended for clinicians treating patients with small cell lung cancer who have achieved any response to induction therapy (chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy).
Research Question(s)
n/a
Radiation Treatment
PEBC
GL END 7-13-2
Diagnosis
Treatment