Pelvic Reirradiation Utilizing Pulsed Low-dose Rate Radiation Therapy

Pulsed low-dose rate radiation therapy has been shown to reduce normal tissue damage while decreasing DNA damage repair in tumor cells. In a cohort of patients treated with palliative or definitive pelvic reirradiation using pulsed low-dose rate radiation therapy, we observed substantial local control and low rates of toxicity.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cancer Management Controversy Source Type: research