Cancer Control Related to Stimulation of Immunity by Low-Dose Radiation

Previous studies showed that low dose radiation (LDR) could stimulate the immune system in both animal and human populations. This paper reviews the present status of relevant research as support to the use of LDR in clinical practice for cancer prevention and treatment. It has been demonstrated tha...

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Main Author: Shu-Zheng Liu (Author)
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Published: SAGE Publishing, 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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