Which of the following is not one of the 4 R's that contribute to the effectiveness of fractionation in radiation therapy? ◻ Repopulation ◻ Repair of sublethal damage ◻ Reoxygenation ◻ Revitalization of tumor cells
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Step 1: Recall the four Rs of fractionation in radiotherapy: Repair of sublethal damage, Reoxygenation, Redistribution (cell-cycle re-distribution), and Repopulation. Show more…
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