Combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy

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Marmara Medical Journal
Special Issue:1: Oncology Special Issue
Combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy

Combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy

Authors : Yavuz ANACAK, Serra KAMER, Fatma SERT

Pages : 40-44

Doi:10.5472/mmj.34632

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Publication Date : 2015-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :It has long been known that radiation destroys the tumors by killing cells. However, immunotherapy is developing rapidly, combination of immunotherapy with chemotherapy and radiotherapy seems to be a viable option. Preclinical studies combining immunotherapy with radiotherapy resulted in promising data, where manipulating immune response enhances the effects of radiation. There are many ways of immunotherapy-radiotherapy combination, and the field is open for clinical research. This paper reviews the current situation on this topic. Keywords: Immunotherapy, Radiotherapy
Keywords : Immunotherapy, Radiotherapy

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