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The data seem to confirm Cesaretti et al’s findings (in brachytherapy) on the possible
genetic component of rectal bleeding
Is there a genetic component in late rectal bleeding?
Low-dose region:
the genetic makeup
might play the major
role
High-dose region:
the genetic makeup
plays a minor role
and the dose the
major role
When more pts are available, it might be reasonable to unveil the
double nature of the dose-response relationship also for external radiation
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