The possibility of using “watch and wait” approach in the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (literature review)

Aim: to analyze global scientific publications dedicated to the “watch and wait” strategy and the prospects for its application in a g roup of patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Material and Methods: a literature search was conducted using medical databases: PubMed, Web of Science, RSCI (Russian Science Citation Index), and Scopus. Publications were selected based on the following criteria: randomized and cohort studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.Conclusion: the “watch and wait” strategy is a promising option in the therapy of patients with NSCLC and requires more in-depth study. The conduct of prospective studies is necessary to determine key parameters (patient selection criteria, follow-up regimens). Furthermore, the development of effective methods for assessing the degree of pathological response is required.