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  • Radiation Oncology
  • Biophysics

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  • Radiotherapy (RT) is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, balancing tumor eradication with normal tissue toxicity.
  • Reducing normal tissue toxicity is critical for improving patient outcomes in RT.
  • FLASH radiotherapy (RT) is an emerging technique using ultra-high dose rates to potentially spare healthy tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of FLASH RT in cancer treatment.
  • To review the hypothesized biological mechanisms behind the normal tissue-sparing effects of FLASH RT.
  • To identify knowledge gaps regarding FLASH RT in humans.

Main Methods:

  • Review of in vitro and in vivo studies on FLASH RT.
  • Evaluation of proposed biological mechanisms: oxygen depletion, DNA damage, and immune mediation.
  • Assessment of current understanding of FLASH RT effects on the human tumor microenvironment.

Main Results:

  • Preclinical data suggest FLASH RT may reduce acute and late toxicities while preserving anti-tumor effects.
  • Hypotheses for differential effects include oxygen depletion, DNA damage, and immune responses.
  • The impact of FLASH RT on the human tumor microenvironment and circulating cells remains largely unknown.

Conclusions:

  • FLASH RT shows promise for an improved therapeutic ratio in cancer treatment.
  • Evidence for a generalized FLASH effect in humans is currently lacking.
  • Further preclinical research and well-designed human studies are necessary before clinical implementation.