Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Other Immunotherapies in the Treatment of Spinal Column Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy, and Safety
Reza Ghalehtaki
Reza Ghalehtaki

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology

Department Radiotherapy

School of Medicine

Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex

Radiation Oncology Research Center

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Defying the Odds in Recurrent Glioblastoma: Complete Response Following Salvage Therapy With Bevacizumab and Irinotecan – a Case Report, Case Reports in Oncology (2026)
2. Effect of Dose Escalation in Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer on Clinical and Pathologic Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology (2026)
3. Global Assessment of Megavoltage External Beam Radiation Therapy Facilities: Current Status and Projections for 2030-2050, Advances in Radiation Oncology (2026)
4. Impact of the Surgery to Radiotherapy Interval on Oncological Outcomes in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tongue, Discover Oncology (2026)
5. Phase Ii Randomized Trial of 41.4 Gy Vs. 50.4 Gy in Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Resectable Esophageal Cancer, Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology (2026)
6. Predictors of Survival for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Patients With Poor Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy, Radiation Oncology (2026)
7. Radiation Therapy Combined With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in 826 Patients With Her2-Positive Breast Cancer Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis, Neurosurgical Review (2026)
8. Timing Matters: Radiation Necrosis Risk of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (Adcs) Combined With Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review and Comparative Meta-Analysis, Neurosurgical Review (2026)
9. An Evaluation of Treatment Volume Coverage and Dose Delivered to Vital Organs in the Management of Low-Grade Brain Gliomas Using Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3Dcrt) Compared to Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (Imrt); [ﻣ ﯾ ﻪﺴي ﺑﯿﻦ مارآ شور ود ﺸﺨﺑ ﯽ ﻣﺎﺘﮐ ﺎﺑ ﯿﻦ ﻣﺎﺘﮐ و ﯿﻦ ﺑ ﺎﺑ هاﺮﻤﻫ ﯽﺴﺣ ﯽ ﻌﺿﻮﻣ ﯽ د ﯿﻢ ن], Tehran University Medical Journal (2025)
10. Analysis of Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Given Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy With or Without Rt Dose Intensification: A Multicenter Retrospective Study – Atlantis Part I, Radiotherapy and Oncology (2025)
11. Application of Radiotherapy in Oligometastatic Disease, From Radiobiology to Radiation Oncology (2025)
12. Cd8-Positive Lymphocyte Infiltration As a Marker of Anti-Tumor Immune Response in Rectal Cancer: Pre- and Post-Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Comparison, Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology (2025)
13. Comparison of the Clinical Response in Total Neoadjuvant Treatment With Long-Term or Short-Term Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Consolidation Chemotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (Tehran); the Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Cancer Medicine (2025)
14. Hormone Therapy With Salvage Radiotherapy After Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Prostate (2025)
15. Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Derived Extracellular Vesicles As a Therapeutic Approach to Ameliorate Bladder Injury in Animal Models of Radiation Cystitis, Stem Cell Research and Therapy (2025)
16. Neoadjuvant Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Brain Metastasis: A Review of Ongoing Clinical Trials, Discover Oncology (2025)
17. Optimizing Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Concomitant or Sequential Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, Esophagus (2025)
18. Predictive Molecular Biomarkers of Radiosensitivity in Adult Glioma: A Narrative Review, BMC Cancer (2025)
19. Prognostic Impact of Ras Mutation on Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Thyroid Research (2025)
20. Rt for the Management of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Don't Throw the Baby With the Bath Water!, Radiotherapy and Oncology (2025)
21. Short-Course Versus Long-Course Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Rectal Cancer: Long-Term Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2025)
22. The Role of Radiotherapy in the Management of Metastatic Rectal Cancer: A Narrative Review on the Opportunities for Non-Operative Management and Organ Preservation, Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology (2025)
23. Using Ultrasound Sequential Images Processing to Predict Radiotherapy-Induced Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Fibrosis, International Journal of Radiation Biology (2025)
24. Combination of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Esophagogastric Junction Adenocarcinoma: A Review, Cancer (2024)
25. Depth of Invasion and Extranodal Extension: The Influential Factors to Predict Survival Rate of Patients With Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma, BMC Cancer (2024)
26. Duloxetine to Prevent Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients Under Paclitaxel Chemotherapy (A Double-Blind Randomized Trial), Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
27. Efficacy of Adjuvant External Beam Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Tongue: Long-Term Outcomes, Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2024)
28. Examining the Impact of the Device Used for Contouring in Saving Time and Increasing the Ease of Contouring Patients in Radiotherapy Treatment, Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (2024)
29. Hospital and Post-Discharge Mortality in Covid-19 Patients With a Preexisting Cancer Diagnosis in Iran, BMC Cancer (2024)
30. Optimal Sequence for Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: An Evidence-Based Review, Cancer Medicine (2024)
31. Outcomes of Definitive Radiotherapy Vs. Laryngectomy Followed by Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Real-World Experience in a Referral Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology (2024)
32. Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in T4 Rectal Cancer Patients: A Real-World Single Institution Experience, Radiation Oncology Journal (2024)
33. Perspective and Current Status of Radiotherapy Service in Iran (Persir)-1 Study: Assessment of Current External Beam Radiotherapy Facilities, Staff and Techniques Compared to the International Guidelines, BMC Cancer (2024)
34. Postoperative Neoadjuvant Temozolomide Followed by Chemoradiotherapy Versus Upfront Chemoradiotherapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme (Neotem) Trial: Interim Results, Neuro-Oncology Advances (2024)
35. Role of Oxaliplatin in the Neoadjuvant Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Review of Evidence, Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology (2024)
36. Short-Term and Long-Term Oncological Outcomes of Chemoradiotherapy for Rectal Cancer Patients With or Without Oxaliplatin: A Propensity Score-Matched Retrospective Analysis, Radiation Oncology (2024)
37. State of the Neoadjuvant Therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme—Where Do We Stand?, Neuro-Oncology Advances (2024)
38. The Role of Histology on the Outcome of Sinonasal Carcinomas Treated With Radiotherapy: A Single Institution Experience, Radiation Oncology Journal (2024)
39. Assessment of Tolerability, Response and Complications of Concurrent Chemoradiation With Capecitabine and Cisplatin in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer; a Single Arm Study, Clinical Genitourinary Cancer (2023)
40. Comparison of 3D-Conformal Planning Using Partially Wide Tangents and Direct Photon/Electron Portals for Breast Radiotherapy With Internal Mammary Nodes Inclusion: A Dosimetric Analysis, International Journal of Cancer Management (2023)
41. Complication and Response Assessment of High-Dose-Rate Endorectal Brachytherapy Boost in Neo-Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer With Long-Term Outcomes, Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2023)
42. Dos and Don’Ts in Designing a Computerized Oral and Lip Squamous Cell Cancer Registry, BMC Health Services Research (2023)
43. Duloxetine for the Prevention of Oxaliplatin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial, Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2023)
44. Frequency of Her2 Expression, Mmr Deficiency, and Pi3kca Mutation in Pretreated Surgical Specimens of Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Iran Cancer Institute, Iranian Journal of Pathology (2023)
45. Investigation of the Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Arm Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients: A Noninvasive Treatment for an Intractable Morbidity, Health Science Reports (2023)
46. Necessity of Pelvic Lymph Node Irradiation in Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy in the Psma Pet/Ct Era: A Narrative Review, Biomedicines (2023)
47. Remote Monitoring of Colorectal Cancer Survivors Using a Smartphone App and Internet of Things–Based Device: Development and Usability Study, JMIR Cancer (2023)
48. The Clinical Application of Ctdna to Predict Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Locally-Advanced Rectal Cancer, Biomarker Research (2023)
49. The Role of External Beam Radiation Therapy in the Management of Thyroid Carcinomas: A Retrospective Study in Iran Cancer Institute, Cancer Reports (2023)
50. Definitive Radiotherapy With or Without Concomitant or Induction Chemotherapy in Patients With Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Single Center Study in Iran, Middle East Journal of Cancer (2022)
51. Evaluation of Receptor Conversion and Her2 Discordance Between Primary and Metastatic Breast Cancer and Predictive Factors, Iranian Journal of Breast Diseases (2022)
52. Is There a Correlation Between Covid-19 and Hepatitis a and Hepatitis E Serum Antibody Level?, Iranian Journal of Pathology (2022)
53. Long-Term Survival Rates of Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treated by Radiochemotherapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology (2022)
54. The Performance of Sars-Cov-2 Serology Testing in the Diagnosis of Covid-19, Iranian Journal of Pathology (2022)
55. The Role of Saliva Pcr Assay in the Diagnosis of Covid-19, Journal of Infection in Developing Countries (2022)
56. Current Approaches in Intensification of Long-Course Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Review, Radiation Oncology Journal (2021)
57. Is There an Independent Association Between Metabolic Syndrome and Smoking in Iranian Adults? Results of a Large Multicenter National Survey, Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine (2021)
58. Low-Dose Whole-Lung Irradiation in Severe Covid-19 Pneumonia: A Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (2021)
59. Management of Bulky High-Grade Pleomorphic Sarcoma Using Grid Therapy Technique, International Journal of Radiation Research (2021)
60. Mesonephric Adenocarcinoma of Uterine Cervix: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, Iranian Journal of Pathology (2021)
61. Role of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting the Response to First Line Chemotherapy in Colorectal Cancer Patients With Synchronous Liver Metastases: A Retrospective Study, International Journal of Cancer Management (2021)
62. The Efficacy of Celecoxib During Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma; a Phase 2 Randomized Placebo Control Clinical Trial, International Journal of Cancer Management (2021)
63. Author Correction: Prediction of Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy by Mri-Based Machine Learning Texture Analysis in Rectal Cancer Patients (Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, (2020), 51, 2, (601-609), 10.1007/S12029-019-00291-0), Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2020)
64. Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of 905 Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in the Capital City of Tehran, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2020)
65. Radiotherapy and Covid-19: Practical Recommendations From Iran, Radiotherapy and Oncology (2020)
66. Short-Course Versus Long-Course Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Rectal Cancer: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, Radiation Oncology Journal (2020)
67. Efficacy of Gabapentin for the Prevention of Paclitaxel Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial, Breast Journal (2019)
68. Outcomes of Definitive Chemoradiotherapy for Cervical and Upper Thoracic Esophageal Cancers: A Single-Institution Experience of a Rare Cancer, Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2019)
69. Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Patients With Gastro-Esophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Iran, Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer (2019)
70. Transhiatal Versus Left Transthoracic Esophagectomy for Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer; the Impact of Surgical Approach on Postoperative Complications, Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases (2019)
71. High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy in Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer of Head and Neck Region: Preliminary Results of a Prospective Single Institution Study, Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2018)
72. Preoperative Short Course Radiotherapy With Concurrent and Consolidation Chemotherapies Followed by Delayed Surgery in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: Preliminary Results, Radiation Oncology Journal (2018)
73. Adjuvant High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy in the Management of Oral Cavity Cancers: 5 Years of Experience in Iran, Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2017)
74. Cardiovascular Risk Assessment by Frs and Score in Iranian Adult Population, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2017)
75. Distributions of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, Total Cholesterol-Hdl Ratio and 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk: National Population-Based Study, Acta Medica Iranica (2017)
76. High-Dose-Rate Intraluminal Brachytherapy Prior to External Radiochemotherapy in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: Preliminary Results, Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy (2017)
77. Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Fractions Are Strongly Associated With the Presence of Metabolic Syndrome Independent of Obesity and Diabetes: A Population-Based Study Among Iranian Adults, Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders (2017)
78. Non-Metastatic Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix in a Woman With History of Subtotal Hysterectomy, International Journal of Cancer Management (2017)
79. Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Radiochemotherapy of Locally Advanced Rectal Adenocarcinoma: Results of 8 Year Experience in Iran Cancer Institute, International Journal of Cancer Management (2017)
80. The Association Between Smoking and Obesity in Iranian Adult Population: A Study Based on Third National Surveillance of the Risk Factors of the Noncummunicable Diseases (Surfncd-2007), Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey) (2017)
81. The Participation Rate and Contributing Factors of Screening Mammography Among (Capitalize) Female Faculty Physicians in Tehran, Iran, International Journal of Cancer Management (2017)
82. The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Microsatellite Instability in Ovarian Epithelial Cancers Detected by Molecular Genetic Studies in a Sample of Iranian Women, International Journal of Cancer Management (2017)
83. The Comparison of 5-Field Conformal Radiotherapy Techniques for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Best for Femoral Head Sparing, Medical Dosimetry (2016)