A contemporary review of radiation pneumonitis

Publication Date

2020

Journal Title

Curr Opin Pulm Med

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The current article reviews recent literature and summarizes the current understanding, diagnosis, risk, predictors, and management of radiation pneumonitis. RECENT FINDINGS: We discuss the different parameters that contribute to radiation toxicity, the potential biomarkers that predict the risk, and mitigators of radiation pneumonitis. SUMMARY: Radiotherapy aims to provide care and a better quality of life in cancer patients however with complications. Radiation pneumonitis is important to recognize to appropriately plan and care for this population.

Volume Number

26

Issue Number

4

Pages

321 - 325

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

General Internal Medicine

Additional Departments

Radiology

PMID

32427626

DOI

10.1097/MCP.0000000000000682

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