Pelvic Reirradiation Utilizing Pulsed Low-dose Rate Radiation Therapy

Am J Clin Oncol. 2020 Oct;43(10):748-751. doi: 10.1097/COC.0000000000000741.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Re-Irradiation / adverse effects
  • Re-Irradiation / methods*