THE INTERACTION OF RADIOTHERAPY AND CHEMOTHERAPY IN BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
Cytotoxic agents can increase the efficacy of radiation. Radiosensitizing effects (interaction within the radiation field) can be additive or supra-additive. Multiple mechanisms underlie radiosensitizing properties of cytotoxic agents and include increased radiation damage, inhibition of DNA repair,...
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| Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2008-04-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Breast Health |
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http://www.eurjbreasthealth.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/the-nteracton-of-radotherapy-and-chemotherapy-n-br/42624
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