Publications by authors named "Revathy Meenatheril Radhakrishnan"
Cancer Metab
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- Obesity is linked to increased cancer risk and worsened outcomes for patients, but its influence on melanoma treatment response isn't well understood.
- In a study using an obese mouse model, researchers found that obesity negatively affects the effectiveness of dacarbazine (DTIC) chemotherapy, reducing overall survival rates by limiting drug accessibility to tumors.
- Weight control interventions improved DTIC accumulation and efficacy, signaling that lifestyle changes could enhance treatment outcomes for melanoma patients struggling with obesity.
