Radiation from frequent whole-body CT scans induces systemic immunosuppression and immune activation of tumor tissue
Our results suggest that repeated whole-body CT scanning radiation induces systemic immunosuppression and immune activation in tumor tissues. Multiple repeated CT scans do not promote tumor progression.
Authors
- Zhongtang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3153-6775)
- Jigang Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6314-6512)
- Minghao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1456-2691)
- Baosheng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5390-7269)
- Chengrui Fu
Institutions
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital (CN)
- Shandong Tumor Hospital (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Translational Oncology
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranon.2025.102326
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05