Abstract
Radiation pneumonitis is a common occurrence and is related to patient- and treatment-related factors. This chapter discusses the incidence and mechanism of action, along with the methods to prevent development and treatment strategies.
- Title
- Chapter 28 - Pulmonary Toxicities of Radiation Therapy
- Creators
- Nitika ThawaniTanmay S. Panchabhai
- Publication Details
- Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities, pp.315-322
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Identifiers
- 991006262300902656
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Internal Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter