 Radiation-induced lung injury

Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) refers to the damage that occurs to lung tissue as a result of exposure to radiation, typically from therapeutic radiation used in the treatment of cancers located in or near the thoracic region, such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and esophageal cancer. RILI can occur as a result of radiation therapy delivering high doses of radiation to the lungs, leading to inflammation and injury. **Types of RILI:** 1.