Administration of an ACE inhibitor can limit the damage caused to heart and lungs by radiotherapy treatment of tumours in the chest region, say researchers. Common cancers such as breast, oesophagus, lung, and Hodgkin's lymphoma are frequently treated with radiotherapy, but the radiation dose that can be given safely is limited by the sensitivity of the health lung tissue which is also irradiated. The lung is a particularly complex and sensitive ...Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Commonly Used Drug Limits Radiation Damage
Administration of an ACE inhibitor can limit the damage caused to heart and lungs by radiotherapy treatment of tumours in the chest region, say researchers. Common cancers such as breast, oesophagus, lung, and Hodgkin's lymphoma are frequently treated with radiotherapy, but the radiation dose that can be given safely is limited by the sensitivity of the health lung tissue which is also irradiated. The lung is a particularly complex and sensitive ...
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