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ArticleOncology research2025

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of Anlotinib in conjunction with stereotactic radiosurgery for small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastases.

Lizhi Wang, Huilin Sun, Guizhi Yu, Zejing Qu, Ying Ji, Yanping Cui

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Lizhi WangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Chengde Central Hospital, Chengde, 067000, China.
Huilin SunDepartment of Hematology, Chengde Central Hospital, Chengde, 067000, China.
Guizhi YuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Chengde Central Hospital, Chengde, 067000, China.
Zejing QuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Chengde Central Hospital, Chengde, 067000, China.
Ying JiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Chengde Central Hospital, Chengde, 067000, China.
Yanping CuiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Chengde Central Hospital, Chengde, 067000, China.

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Background: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is characterized by its aggressive nature and high propensity for brain metastases. This study investigates the clinical efficacy and safety profile of Anlotinib in combination with Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT) for treating brain metastases in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Methods: This research included 98 SCLC brain metastasis patients treated at Chengde Central Hospital from October 2020 to January 2024. The patients were categorized into a combined treatment group (CTG) (n = 45) and a Simple SRT group (SSG)(n = 53). The CTG (58 lesions) received Anlotinib with brain SRS, while the SSG (67 lesions) underwent only brain SRS. We compared the rates of intracranial hypertension relief, intracranial lesion treatment efficacy, radiation-induced brain necrosis, intracranial progression-free survival, and overall survival between the groups. Additionally, Anlotinib usage and adverse reactions in the CTG were documented. Results: Intracranial hypertension relief was significantly higher in the CTG at 80.0% (36/45) compared to 11.3% (6/53) in the SSG ( Conclusion: Anlotinib combined with SRT significantly alleviates brain edema, reduces the incidence of radiation-induced brain necrosis, enhances intracranial progression-free survival, and demonstrates a low adverse reaction rate.

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Brain NeoplasmsIndolesLung NeoplasmsQuinolinesRadiosurgerySmall Cell Lung CarcinomaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCombined Modality TherapyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProgression-Free SurvivalRetrospective StudiesanlotinibIndolesQuinolinesAnlotinibBrain metastasisIntracranial progression-free survivalSmall cell lung cancer (SCLC)Stereotactic radiotherapy

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PMCPMC11964871

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