Abstract:Background
While radiation therapy (RT) is a critical component of breast cancer therapy and is known to decrease overall local recurrence rates, recent studies have shown that normal tissue radiation damage may increase recurrence risk. Fibrosis is a well‐known consequence of RT, but the specific sequence of molecular and mechanical changes induced by RT remains poorly understood.
Purpose
To improve cancer therapy outcomes, there is a need to understand the role of the irradiated tissue microenvironment in tu… Show more
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