Published 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Blood-ACTH, cortisole and aldosterone levels following complex radiation treatment for cancer of the uterine cervix

  • 1. Kirgizskij Nauchno-Issledovatel'skij Inst. Onkologii i Radiologii, Frunze (USSR)

Description

Blood-ACTH, cortisole and aldosterone levels in patients with cancer of the uterine cervix were measured radioimmunologically prior to complex radiotherapy, following a half-dose exposure of tumor focus and immediately on completion of the treatment course. Patients showed a rise in cortisole and aldosterone levels and a slight increase in ACTH. Radiation therapy inhibited production of cortisole and aldosterone matched by a rise in ACTH output

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Original title (Russian)
Влияние сочетанной лучевой терапии на содержание AKTG, кортизола и альдостерона в сыворотке крови при раке шейки матки

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Vopr. Onkol.
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
3
Series
Vopr. Onkol.
Journal Page Range
37-40
ISSN
0507-3758