Could your gut hold the key to better cancer treatment?
NCT ID NCT07407218
Summary
This study aimed to find out if the types of bacteria in a person's gut are connected to how well their head and neck cancer responds to radiation therapy and the severity of side effects. Researchers collected stool and blood samples from 58 patients undergoing standard radiation treatment. They analyzed these samples to look for patterns between gut bacteria, their byproducts, and patient outcomes like treatment response and survival.
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Institute of Oncology Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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