Tumor hypoxia

Tumor hypoxia is the situation where tumorcellshave been deprived of oxygen. They are relevant in the study of radiation therapyas they can be made more susceptible to treatment by increasing the amount of oxygen in them. Study of tumors in such conditions was pioneered by Dr L. H. Gray.

See also

• Hypoxia

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