[Radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis: New potential targets]

E Deutsch1, L Meziani2

  • 1Département de radiothérapie, Gustave-Roussy cancer campus, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif, France; Radiothérapie moléculaire et innovation thérapeutique, Gustave-Roussy cancer campus, université Paris-Saclay, Inserm U1030, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif, France.

Summary

Radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis (RIPF) affects 16-28% of patients post-radiotherapy (RT). This review explores novel therapeutic strategies to combat RIPF, as current treatments lack efficacy.