Risk of tumor flare after nivolumab treatment in patients with irradiated field recurrence
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DOI: 10.1007/s12032-017-0895-4
Abstract: Nivolumab offers a statistically superior survival benefit over docetaxel in patients with advanced, previously treated squamous and non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, we unexpectedly encountered “tumor flare” that was associated with initially increased tumor… read more here.
Keywords: nivolumab treatment; tumor flare; irradiated field; tumor ... See more keywords
A new rabbit model of impaired wound healing in an X-ray-irradiated field
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184534
Abstract: Radiation is an important therapy for cancer with many benefits; however, its side effects, such as impaired wound healing, are a major problem. While many attempts have been made to overcome this particular disadvantage, there… read more here.
Keywords: wound healing; irradiation; impaired wound; field ... See more keywords