This article provides an overview of studies addressing effects of ionizing radiation on the
heart. Clinical studies have identified early and late manifestations of radiation-induced …

Radiation is a key modality in the treatment of many cancers; however, it can also affect
normal tissues adjacent to the tumor, leading to toxic effects. Radiation to the thoracic …

Cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or targeted cancer therapy are
exposed to the risk of several side effects because of the heavy production of ROS by …

Radiation therapy for the treatment of thoracic cancers may be associated with radiation-
induced heart disease (RIHD), especially in long-term cancer survivors. Mechanisms by …

Purpose: Breast cancer treatments can induce important cardiovascular complications. The
aim of this study was to evaluate cardiac alterations after irradiation and chemotherapy in an …

Purpose: Technological advancement in the treatment of cancer together with early
detection and diagnosis have considerably improved the survival of breast cancer patients …

Radiotherapy as one of the four pillars of cancer therapy plays a critical role in the
multimodal treatment of thoracic cancers. Due to significant improvements in overall cancer …

Purpose Despite the effectiveness of ionizing radiation in treating cancer, it can damage
healthy tissues in the vicinity. Due to the high radio-sensitivity of testicular tissues, radiation …

Purpose Microbeam radiation therapy (MRT) has shown several advantages compared with
conventional broad-beam radiation therapy in small animal models, including a better …

Data from Global Cancer Statistics show that breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of
cancer among women, leading the number of deaths caused by cancer. The developments …