Disclosed herein are radiosensitizer compounds useful in combination with radiation therapy, e.g., a synergistic combination therapy for the treatment of cancer and other disorders. The radiosensitizer compounds have the general formula I: wherein A represents an aromatic core at least one of Ra and Rb is an electron transfer promoter as defined herein, e.g., NH2 and at least one of Rc is a leaving group as defined herein, e.g., halogen and the remainder of the molecule is as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods, uses, kits and commercial packages comprising the radiosensitizer compounds are also disclosed.
