2011 Lung Cancer Research Foundation Annual Grant Program
David Sher, MD, MPH
Rush University Medical Center
Research Project:
Prospective quality-of-life and cost analysis following lung stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
Summary:
Some patients with early stage lung cancer receive stereotactic radiation therapy (high doses of RT given over 3-5 treatments) as an alternative to surgery. The grant will study this group of patients in regard to quality of life and costs of care compared to the alternative. As more patients become diagnosed with early stage lung cancer, it is becoming critical to compare differences of treatment options.