Enhanced radiation sensitivity and radiation recall dermatitis (RRD) after hypericin therapy – case report and review of literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Modern radiotherapy (RT) reduces the side effects at organ at risk. However, skin toxicity is still a major problem in many entities, especially head and neck cancer. Some substances like chemotherapy provide a risk of increased side...

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Main Authors: Schäfer Christof, Stadler Peter, Putnik Kurt, Koelbl Oliver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-09-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/1/1/32