Published November 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Alterations in cellular immune status in patients with solid tumors undergoing radiotherapy

  • 1. A.I.I.M.S. Rotary Cancer Hospital, New Delhi (India). Dept. of Radiation Ocology
  • 2. I.C.M.R. Institute of Pathology, New Delhi (India)

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Cellular immunity in terms of peripheral total lymphocyte count, T-cell and B-cell subsets, was evaluated in 53 patients having malignant tumors of various organs. Their immune status was depressed as compared to 26 control subjects. The mean T-cell count, initially 29.% of total lymphocytes, reached 22.0% at the completion of radiotherapy. B-lymphocytes were not as markedly decreased during treatment. No difference in response was found according to the site of cancer and irradiation. (author). 8 refs., 2 tabs

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Journal Title
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Journal Issue
suppl.pt.1
Journal Page Range
p. 403-405.
ISSN
0970-2016
CODEN
IJRIES