Mutational Analysis of Ionizing Radiation Induced Neoplasms [PDF]
Ionizing radiation (IR) is a mutagen that promotes tumorigenesis in multiple exposure contexts. One severe consequence of IR is the development of second malignant neoplasms (SMNs), a radiotherapy-associated complication in survivors of cancers ...
Amy L. Sherborne +5 more
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Intramedullary Glioblastoma as One of Multiple Radiation-Induced Neoplasms [PDF]
Introduction: Intramedullary glioblastoma is a rare entity comprising 1.4–9% of spinal gliomas. Spinal cord radiation-induced gliomas are unique, with only 13 cases reported to date.
Kacper Koczyk +6 more
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Breast radiation-associated secondary malignancies: A review
Secondary malignancies are a late complication of radiation treatment for primary cancer through DNA damage. Specifically after breast cancer radiation, a number of tissues are vulnerable to radiation damage and have increased risk for developing ...
Sarah Poland +3 more
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Radiation-induced tumors and secondary malignancies following radiotherapy [PDF]
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Dedović-Stojaković Jelena +6 more
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Evaluation of HIF-1α and VEGF-A expression in radiation-induced cystitis: A case-control study [PDF]
The standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer (CC) is chemoradiotherapy. Once the bladder receives part of the radiation, a typical inflammatory condition that configures radiation-induced cystitis may develop.
Ricardo Castellani de Mattos +3 more
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Radiation-Induced Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma after Breast Conserving Therapy: Case Report
Introduction: Breast sarcoma is a rare form of malignancy that arises from connective tissue, comprising less than 5% of all sarcomas. Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) of the breast is a rare and aggressive subtype of radiation-induced sarcoma
Tainara Rodrigues Miranda +4 more
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Stereotactic Radiation for Treating Primary and Metastatic Neoplasms of the Spinal Cord
Stereotactic radiation treatment can be used to treat spinal cord neoplasms in patients with either unresectable lesions or residual disease after surgical resection.
Elisa K. Liu +4 more
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Radiation-Induced Uterine Carcinosarcoma after Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma [PDF]
Objective To describe a case of radiation-induced uterine carcinosarcoma 6 years after a cervical squamous cell carcinoma treatment, which imposed some diagnostic and management challenges.
Joana Moreira-Barros +2 more
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Radiation-induced angiosarcoma of the vagina and vulva: Case report and review of literature
Angiosarcomas are uncommon malignant mesenchymal neoplasms of endothelial origin. They may be primary or secondary to radiation exposure, chronic lymphedema or to other associated risk factors.
Chirine S. Khaled, Sara A.J. Sinno
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Proton Radiotherapy to Reduce Late Complications in Childhood Head and Neck Cancers [PDF]
In most childhood head and neck cancers, radiotherapy is an essential component of treatment; however, it can be associated with problematic long-term complications.
Michael T. Spiotto, MD, PhD +6 more
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