Neurocognitive Decline Following Radiotherapy: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications

The brain undergoes ionizing radiation (IR) exposure in many clinical situations, particularly during radiotherapy for malignant brain tumors. Cranial radiation therapy is related with the hazard of long-term neurocognitive decline. The detrimental ionizing radiation effects on the brain closely cor...

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Main Authors: Simonetta Pazzaglia, Giovanni Briganti, Mariateresa Mancuso, Anna Saran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/1/146