TOPICAL ASPECTS OF MODERN RADIATION ONCOLOGY

It has been established that radiation therapy along with devitalization of malignant neoplasms increases the risk of post-radiation complications from radio-vulnerable tissues and organs. Therefore, minimizing the frequency and severity of these complications after RT courses without compromising its effectiveness remains a pressing issue in modern oncology. An effective approach to treating oncogynecological patients is the introduction of chemotherapy in combination with RT into clinical practice. It is known that cellular DNA repair systems aimed at preserving and stabilizing the integrity of the genome counteract the death of neoplastic cells and thereby reduce the effectiveness of tumor radiation therapy. The author of this work proposed a new approach to improving cancer prevention aimed at reducing the risk of post-radiation complications. The main goal of the proposed methodology for tertiary cancer prevention is to increase the radioresistance of tissues surrounding the tumor. The article is aimed for the professionals who work in experimental and applied areas of radiobiology, oncology, radiation medicine and others.