BCRB 2018

19/09/2018

Tumor response to radiation

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Endpoints

• Tumor regression  non-specific endpoint • Tumor regrowth delay  difficult or impossible to accurately estimate cell kill • Local tumor control • Aim of curative RT  improvements in LC often translate into prolonged survival • When all clonogenic cells (i.e. cells with the capacity to proliferate and to cause recurrence after RT) have been inactivated

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