A novel nomogram containing acute radiation esophagitis predicting radiation pneumonitis in thoracic cancer receiving radiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08264-y
Abstract: Background Radiation-induced pneumonitis (RP) is a non-negligible and sometimes life-threatening complication among patients with thoracic radiation. We initially aimed to ascertain the predictive value of acute radiation-induced esophagitis (SARE, grade ≥ 2) to symptomatic RP (SRP, grade ≥ 2)… read more here.
Keywords: acute radiation; radiation; thoracic cancer; receiving radiotherapy ... See more keywords
Occurrence of influenza and bacterial infections in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271877
Abstract: Background Influenza co-infection with bacteria is a leading cause of influenza-related deaths and severe respiratory infections, especially among high-risk groups like cancer patients undergoing treatment. However, acute respiratory infection (ARI)-like symptoms developed by upper-torso cancer… read more here.
Keywords: influenza bacterial; receiving radiotherapy; radiotherapy; cancer patients ... See more keywords