Statin use reduces radiation-induced stroke risk in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients
Journal
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Journal Volume
191
Date Issued
2024-02
Author(s)
Abstract
This cohort study aimed to evaluate the impact of statin use on ischemic stroke risk in patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) undergoing standard concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).
Subjects
Concurrent chemoradiotherapy; Dose–response relationship; Nasopharyngeal cancer; Radiation induced stroke; Statin
SDGs
Publisher
Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Type
journal article