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Cancer Treatment in Children Linked to Lasting Breast Development and Nursing Problems
Radiation therapy used to treat childhood cancers can permanently damage breast tissue, reducing its ability to develop and produce milk in adulthood. The finding, a systematic review of pediatric cancer survivors, has implications for long-term care protocols and counseling for the estimated 700,000+ U.S. cancer survivors under 40.
Originaltitel: Breast Hypoplasia and Decreased Lactation From Radiation Therapy in Survivors of Pediatric Malignancy: A PENTEC Review