Am J Clin Oncol
Pelvic Reirradiation Utilizing Pulsed Low-dose Rate Radiation Therapy.
ABSTRACT
Pulsed low-dose rate radiation therapy has been shown to reduce normal tissue damage while decreasing DNA damage repair in tumor cells. In a cohort of patients treated with palliative or definitive pelvic reirradiation using pulsed low-dose rate radiation therapy, we observed substantial local control and low rates of toxicity.
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