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Functional assay to guide precision radiotherapy by assessing individual patient radiosensitivity

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Approximately half of all patients with cancer receive radiation therapy (RT) during the course of their treatment, often with curative intent [1]. Radiation therapy is a highly effective modality for treating cancers, but despite advances in treatment planning and delivery, some patients will experience acute toxicity or long-term side effects after RT. Radiation treatments are designed to deliver the prescribed dose of radiation to the tumor while minimizing the risk of a clinically significant toxicity to surrounding normal tissue.

Source: EBioMedicine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2019.03.002

Authors: Amy J. Wisdom, David G. Kirsch

Institutions: Duke Medical Center, Duke University

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,500