Research Progress of Radiation-induced Brain Injury for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
10.3971/j.issn.1000-8578.2023.23.0484
- VernacularTitle:鼻咽癌放射性脑损伤的研究进展
- Author:
Jing LAI
1
;
Peixin LIN
;
Jing HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Cancer Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma;
Radiotherapy;
Radiation-induced brain injury;
Pathogenesis;
Treatment
- From:
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment
2023;50(11):1133-1138
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Radiation-induced brain injury (RBI) is a common long-term complication of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and seriously affects the quality of life and overall survival of patients. In the era of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), the long-term complications after radiotherapy, especially RBI, are becoming increasingly concerning because a number of treated patients with NPC obtain long-term survival. At present, the understanding of RBI is still being explored, and its pathogenesis and treatment methods are continuously updated. This article reviews the research progress of RBI in patients with NPC.
