Prediction of clinical toxicity in locally advanced head and neck cancer patients by radio-induced apoptosis in peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Head and neck cancer is treated mainly by surgery and radiotherapy. Normal tissue toxicity due to x-ray exposure is a limiting factor for treatment success. Many efforts have been employed to develop predictive tests applied to clinical practice. Determination of...

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Main Authors: Ruíz Ana, Lara Pedro C, Henríquez-Hernández Luis, Bordón Elisa, Pinar Beatriz, Rodríguez-Gallego Carlos, Lloret Marta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/4