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Radiosensitizers & Radioprotectors:

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Radiosensitizers and radioprotectors are chemicals that modify a cell's response to radiation. Radiosensitizers are drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation therapy. Some anticancer drugs, such as 5-fluorouracil and cisplatin are effective in making the cancer cells more sensitive to radiation therapy. Radioprotectors are drugs that protect normal (noncancerous) cells from the damage caused by radiation therapy. These agents promote the repair of normal cells that are exposed to radiation. E.g. amifostine is the only drug approved by the FDA as a radioprotector.

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Posted by: faranak(Guest) Posted on: 02/11/2012

could IMRT done near an organ cause the organ a condition that can not be transplanted if needed?

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Posted by: linac Posted on: 07/17/2010

hi!
can i ask what's the difference between conventional fractionated XRT versus stereotactic radiosurgery vs external beam radiation therapy?

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My skin is itchy and scratches now and then please advise

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