Cell proliferation kinetics of tumours in relation to cancer therapy.
Cell proliferation kinetic differences exist between tumours and their normal tissue of origin, or the normal tissue within which they grow. These differences may help or hinder the therapist in his efforts to eradicate the tumour without excessive harm to the patient. Some aspects of the influence of cell kinetic parameters on therapeutic response and of the therapy on cell kinetic balances are outlined, both for radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Denekamp
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D002455:Cell Division / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy