Improving tumor response to radiotherapy by targeting angiogenesis signaling pathways.

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-2004

Abstract

Radiotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments for cancer; however, the development of tumor radioresistance is an ongoing problem. Agents that target tumor angiogenesis are being used in combination with radiotherapy to improve the therapeutic index without a clear understanding of how these agents may affect radiosensitization. This article discusses recently published studies that may shed some light on the underlying signaling mechanisms that are involved in the interactions of antiangiogenic agents with ionizing radiation.

Volume

18

Issue

5

First Page

1039

Last Page

1057

ISSN

0889-8588

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

15474334

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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