Oxygen supplementation in anesthesia can block FLASH effect and anti-tumor immunity in conventional proton therapy

CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate the need to further optimize anesthesia protocols used in radiotherapy with the goal of preserving normal tissues and achieving tumor control, specifically in combination with immunotherapy agents.PMID:38102219 | DOI:10.1038/s43856-023-00411-9

Source: Cancer Control - December 15, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lorea Iturri Anna ïg Bertho Charlotte Lamirault Elise Brisebard Marjorie Juchaux Crist èle Gilbert Julie Espenon Catherine S ébrié Laur ène Jourdain Ludovic de Marzi Fr édéric Pouzoulet Jane Muret Pierre Verrelle Yolanda Prezado Source Type: research