Repair and time–dose factor: The example of spinal cord irradiation

C. Chargari, P. Maroun, G. Louvel, M. Drouet, D. Riccobono, S. François, F. Dhermain, J. M. Cosset, Deutsch

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    Abstract

    The question whether a reirradiation is possible, with either curative of palliative intent, is a frequent issue and a true therapeutic challenge, in particular for a critical organ sensitive to cumulative dose, such as the spinal cord. Preclinical experimental data, based on debatable models that are hardly transferable to patients, suggest that there is a possibility of reirradiation, beyond the classical threshold for dose constraints, taking into account the “time–dose factor”. Although the underlying biological mechanisms are however uncertain, scarce clinical data seem to confirm that the tolerance of spinal cord to reirradiation does exist, provided that a particular attention to total dose is given. In the context where modern stereotactic irradiation facilities expand therapeutic perspectives, we review the literature on possibilities of reirradiation, through the example of spinal cord reirradiation.

    Translated title of the contributionRéparation et facteur temps : l'exemple de l'irradiation médullaire
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)547-553
    Number of pages7
    JournalCancer/Radiotherapie
    Volume21
    Issue number6-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2017

    Keywords

    • Reirradiation
    • Spinal cord
    • Time–dose factor
    • Tissue repair

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