Radiation Treatment Could Increase Cancer Risks in Girls
By: Amanda Ashley
Updated: June 19, 2012
Study shows radiation therapy to the chest to treat cancer in kids can increase a girl's risk of developing breast cancer.
The Komen News has reported on results presented to the American Society of Clinical Oncology. This study suggests that for girls who received radiation to the chest for the treatment of childhood cancer, the likelihood of developing breast cancer at a young age is much higher than that of the general population.
According to the findings, girls who receive moderate or high levels of radiation to the chest, the Children's Oncology Group recommends breast cancer screening with annual mammography and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) starting at age 25 or eight years after the radiation.
Read the full report HERE.
The Komen News has reported on results presented to the American Society of Clinical Oncology. This study suggests that for girls who received radiation to the chest for the treatment of childhood cancer, the likelihood of developing breast cancer at a young age is much higher than that of the general population.
According to the findings, girls who receive moderate or high levels of radiation to the chest, the Children's Oncology Group recommends breast cancer screening with annual mammography and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) starting at age 25 or eight years after the radiation.
Read the full report HERE.
