Neurocognitive Decline Following Radiotherapy: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
The brain undergoes ionizing radiation (IR) exposure in many clinical situations, particularly during radiotherapy for malignant brain tumors. Cranial radiation therapy is related with the hazard of long-term neurocognitive decline. The detrimental ionizing radiation effects on the brain closely cor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/1/146 |