Risk of CVD Following Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BackgroundThe relative risk for cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is increased in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) treated with radiotherapy (RT). However, the current relative risk for CVD following RT has not been well clarified. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of RT and up...

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Main Authors: Ping-Yi Lin, Ping-Chia Cheng, Wan-Lun Hsu, Wu-Chia Lo, Chen-Hsi Hsieh, Pei-Wei Shueng, Li-Jen Liao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2022.820808/full