Clinical Limitations of Photon, Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Introduction: Despite improvements in radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgical procedures over the last 30 years, pancreatic cancer 5-year survival rate remains at 9%. Reduced stroma permeability and heterogeneous blood supply to the tumour prevent chemoradiation from making a meaningful impact...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/1/163 |