Association between glucose intolerance and chemotherapy-induced lung injury in patients with lung cancer and interstitial lung disease

ConclusionGlucose intolerance (e.g., HbA1c level ≥ 5.8%) may be a risk factor of cytotoxic chemotherapy-induced lung injury, which might be associated with elevated AGE production due to hyperglycemia.

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Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - October 1, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research