Radiation-induced fibrosis: mechanisms and implications for therapy
Radiation-induced fibrosis: mechanisms and implications for therapy
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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English
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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Radiation-induced fibrosis (RIF) is a long-term side effect of external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. It results in a multitude of symptoms that significantly impact quality of life. Understanding the mechanisms of RIF-induced changes is essential to developing effective strategies to prevent long-term disability an...
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Radiation-induced fibrosis: mechanisms and implications for therapy
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4573901
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4573901
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0171-5216
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1432-1335
DOI
10.1007/s00432-015-1974-6
