A model combining age, equivalent uniform dose and IL-8 may predict radiation esophagitis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: Combining baseline level of IL-8, age and esophagus EUD may predict RE more accurately. Refinement of this model with larger sample sizes and validation from multicenter database are warranted.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - February 26, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Wang S, Campbell J, Stenmark MH, Stanton P, Zhao J, Matuszak MM, Ten Haken RK, Kong FM Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research