Molecular Aspects of Cancer Radiotherapy

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will gather recent research and advances in our understanding  of the molecular aspects of radiotherapy in cancer treatment. We welcome articles exploring the molecular biology of radiation response and resistance processes, the development of novel therapies and combination approaches, and the identification of predictive and prognostic biomarkers. Additionally, we embrace studies investigating radiation-induced DNA damage and repair mechanisms, interactions between radiotherapy and the tumor microenvironment, the biological effects of ionizing radiation doses on peritumoral tissues and its consequence in tumor progression and metastasis development, the cardiotoxic effects of radiotherapy as a standalone therapy or in conjunction with chemotherapy and its relevance in the field of cardio-oncology, and technological advances in precise radiation delivery. This Special Issue will foster discussion and knowledge exchange, positively impacting the efficacy and safety of radiotherapy in the context of cancer treatment.

Prof. Dr. Susana Constantino Rosa Santos
Guest Editor

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• radiotherapy
• cancer treatment
• resistance
• DNA damage and repair
• tumor microenvironment