Cardiac dose is associated with immunosuppression and poor survival in locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

CONCLUSION: RT related immunosuppression is associated with worse patient outcomes, and may represent a source of increased mortality beyond cardiac toxicity alone.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - May 30, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Contreras JA, Lin AJ, Weiner A, Speirs C, Samson P, Mullen D, Campian J, Bradley J, Roach M, Robinson C Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research