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Hypofractionated Low-Dose Radiotherapy Combined with Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Metastatic Solid Tumors.

Dongqing LiWenyu ZhuJu Ying ZhouMingya PengQian GengXiaolin PuMengjie WangHua Jiang
Published in: OncoTargets and therapy (2021)
Our retrospective analysis revealed that hypofractionated radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy was effective in local control, it also relieved clinical symptoms and improved quality of life. The adverse effect rate was low. However, the incidence of abscopal effects was low either. This mode was suitable for the palliative treatment and expected to improve survival for patients with metastatic tumors.
Keyphrases
  • radiation therapy
  • low dose
  • early stage
  • locally advanced
  • radiation induced
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • small cell lung cancer
  • high dose
  • risk factors
  • single cell
  • combination therapy
  • physical activity