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In this chapter we will review some of the information available concerning the response of cells to radiation and how this information helps to explain the response of normal tissues and tumors to radiation.
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Davis, L.W. (1978). Radiobiology. In: Goldschmidt, H. (eds) Physical Modalities in Dermatologic Therapy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6259-6_2
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