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Treatment
Figure 1. Evaluation and Staging in Stage III NSCLC
Patients with suspected
stage III NSCLC
Patients with confirmed
suspected stage III NSCLC
History and physical; CT of
chest and upper abdomen
(with contrast, unless
contraindicated)
FDG PET/CT scan and
brain imaging
Pathologic assessment
to confirm mediastinal
lymph node status
Multidisciplinary discussion
should occur prior to the
initiation of any treatment plan
No evidence of
metastatic disease
Candidates
for curative-intent
treatment
