THE EFFECTS OF RADIATION THERAPY ON LEUKOCYTES
Keywords:
Radiation therapy; Leukocytes; Lymphopenia; Immunosuppression; Hematopoiesis; RadiobiologyAbstract
Radiation therapy (RT) is used in 50–60% of cancer patients. Studies show that up to 70% of patients develop radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL), which correlates with poor survival outcomes. This article reviews mechanisms, clinical data, and modern strategies.
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